Cream Cheese Filled Chocolate Chip Cookie Squares
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these Cream Cheese Filled Chocolate Chip Cookie Squares—a decadent fusion of rich, gooey chocolate chip cookie layers and a luscious cream cheese filling. Perfectly golden on the outside with a creamy, sweet center, these squares are an irresistible treat for any occasion. Made with pantry staples like brown sugar, vanilla, and chocolate chips, this easy-to-follow recipe takes just 20 minutes to prep and delivers 16 servings of pure bliss. Bake them to perfection in under 30 minutes and watch the layers meld into a heavenly bar dessert that’s ideal for potlucks, birthday parties, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. These cookie bars store beautifully in the fridge, making them the ultimate make-ahead dessert. Keywords: chocolate chip cookie bars, cream cheese dessert, easy cookie recipes, layered cookie squares.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Chocolate chips
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
Spread half of the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula or your hands to press it into an even layer.
Pour the cream cheese filling over the pressed cookie dough, spreading it evenly to cover the entire layer.
Drop spoonfuls of the remaining cookie dough over the cream cheese layer, gently spreading it out to mostly cover the filling (it’s okay if some filling peeks through).
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs.
Allow the cookie squares to cool completely in the pan, then use the parchment overhang to lift them out.
Cut into 16 squares and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7198 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 418.5 g | 537% | |
| Saturated Fat | 252.9 g | 1264% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1140 mg | 380% | |
| Sodium | 3449 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 865.9 g | 315% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.9 g | 121% | |
| Total Sugars | 610.1 g | ||
| Protein | 76.1 g | 152% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 640 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 30.5 mg | 169% | |
| Potassium | 2565 mg | 55% | |
*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.
