Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bars
Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bars are the best of both worlds with a creamy cheesecake top and a soft cinnamon-sugary snickerdoodle cookie bottom.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20
For the Snickerdoodle Cookie Layer:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
How to make Snickerdoodles:
In a medium bowl, combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Add eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
Gradually add flour mixture and mix on low until just combined.
Press about two-thirds of the snickerdoodle dough into an even layer in the bottom of the pan.
How to make cheesecake mixture:
Beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy, about 1 minute.
Add eggs, vanilla, and salt and beat until combined.
Pour cheesecake mixture on top of snickerdoodles and smooth the top with a rubber spatula.
Break up remaining snickerdoodle dough into small pieces and sprinkle over cheesecake layer.
In a small bowl combine sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle on top of snickerdoodle dough.
Bake until edges are set and center of cheesecake mixture is only slightly jiggly, about 40-45 minutes.
Let cool completely. Slice into squares. Cover and store in the refrigerator.
Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 208mg | Potassium: 115mg | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 635IU | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1.2mg