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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars to Crave

Indulge in Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars with creamy layers and delicious flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Adds richness and flavor; can substitute with unsalted butter.
  • ¾ cup Brown Sugar Provides moisture and a caramel-like flavor.
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cookie dough.
  • 1 large Eggs Binds ingredients together.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1¾ cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure.
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent.
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Powder Leavening agent.
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Adds chocolate flavor.
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese Must be at room temperature.
  • ½ cup Greek Yogurt Adds tanginess; can use sour cream.
  • ⅓ cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the filling.
For the Ganache
  • ¾ cup Heavy Cream Adds richness; can use whole milk.
  • 8 ounces Dark Chocolate Use chocolate with high cocoa content.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For whipped cream topping.
  • Mini Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Garnish before serving.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Brown Butter Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan, melt salted butter over medium heat until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
Cookie Base Preparation
  1. Combine cooled brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl, beating until smooth.
  2. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until incorporated.
  3. Blend in flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until dough forms. Fold in chocolate chips.
Cookie Dough Baking
  1. Line a baking pan with parchment paper. Press cookie dough into the pan and pre-bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
Cheesecake Preparation
  1. Beat cream cheese in a bowl until smooth, then mix in Greek yogurt and vanilla extract.
  2. Add powdered sugar gradually until the mixture is creamy.
Cheesecake Layer Baking
  1. Pour cheesecake filling over the cooled cookie base. Bake at 325°F for 25-30 minutes until set.
Chilling Bars
  1. Let the bars cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Ganache Preparation
  1. Heat heavy cream until steaming, pour over chopped dark chocolate, and let it sit for 5 minutes before stirring until smooth.
Whipped Cream Topping
  1. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then spread over the ganache layer.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Garnish with mini cookies before serving and cut with a warm knife.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bars can be made a day in advance. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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