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Sugar Cookie Cream Cheese Bars

Sugar Cookie Cream Cheese Bars
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Soft, creamy Sugar Cookie Cream Cheese Bars featuring a tender sugar cookie base layered with a smooth, tangy cream cheese topping. This easy-to-make dessert offers a perfect sweet-tangy balance and a delightful texture contrast, ideal for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Sugar Cookie Base

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sugar Cookie Base: Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually add to the wet ingredients to form a thick dough. Press the dough evenly into a greased baking pan to create the cookie base.
  2. Make the Cream Cheese Layer: Beat together softened cream cheese, sugar, and an egg in a separate bowl until smooth and creamy. This mixture will become the delicious creamy layer atop the cookie base.
  3. Assemble and Bake: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the sugar cookie dough in the pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the cream cheese layer is set. Allow the bars to cool completely to achieve firm, clean slices.
  4. Slice and Serve: Once cooled, slice the bars into squares or rectangles using a sharp knife, wiping the blade clean between cuts for neat edges. Serve plain or garnish as desired.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter and cream cheese for smoother mixing and better texture.
  • Smooth out both layers evenly for uniform baking and appearance.
  • Don’t overbake; keep the cream cheese layer slightly soft and moist.
  • Line your baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean edges.
  • Chill bars before cutting to help achieve clean slices.

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