Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Bars
Indulge in the perfect balance of creamy, crumbly, and chocolatey decadence with these irresistible Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Bars. Featuring a buttery brown sugar crust, a rich layer of tangy cream cheese filling, and a generous sprinkle of mini chocolate chips, these bars are a dessert dream come true. A crumbly topping made from the reserved crust mixture adds a delightful texture to every bite. Ready in under an hour with simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, melted butter, and vanilla extract, this easy recipe is the ultimate treat for bake sales, potlucks, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Make these decadent cream cheese bars ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator for a cool, creamy dessert that melts in your mouth.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups mini chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, mix together the flour and brown sugar.
Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside 1/2 cup of this mixture for the topping.
Press the remaining mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly while you prepare the filling.
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until fully incorporated.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the slightly cooled crust.
Sprinkle the mini chocolate chips evenly over the cream cheese layer.
Take the reserved crumb mixture and sprinkle it over the chocolate chips to create a topping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the topping is set.
Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool to room temperature.
Once cooled, refrigerate the bars for at least 1 hour before slicing into squares. This helps them set for clean cuts.
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3931 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 218.1 g | 280% | |
| Saturated Fat | 131.9 g | 660% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 729 mg | 243% | |
| Sodium | 913 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 486.2 g | 177% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 370.5 g | ||
| Protein | 43.2 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 545 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 726 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
