Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars

 Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars combine the creamy, tangy richness of cheesecake with the gooey, chocolatey goodness of peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. These bars are indulgent, decadent, and sure to please anyone with a sweet tooth!

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Ingredients

For the Cookie Layer:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar, packed

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)

1 cup chocolate chips

For the Cheesecake Layer:

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 cup sour cream

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Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.

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2. Make the Cookie Dough

1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

2. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract and peanut butter.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

4. Fold in the chocolate chips.

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3. Prepare the Cheesecake Layer

1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.

2. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and sour cream, and continue to beat until fully combined and creamy.

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4. Assemble the Bars

1. Spread half of the peanut butter cookie dough evenly in the prepared baking pan to form the bottom layer.

2. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cookie dough, spreading it out evenly.

3. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining cookie dough on top of the cheesecake layer. Use a spatula or knife to gently swirl the cookie dough into the cheesecake layer, creating a marbled effect.

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5. Bake

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheesecake layer is set and the cookie layer is golden brown. A toothpick inserted into the cheesecake layer should come out clean.

Let the bars cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. For best results, refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the bars to set.

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6. Serve

Once chilled, slice into squares or bars and serve. These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars are perfect for any occasion—rich, creamy, and packed with flavor!

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Tips

For an extra peanut butter kick, drizzle some melted peanut butter over the top before serving.

If you prefer

 a thicker cookie layer, you can double the cookie dough ingredients and press more dough into the bottom of the pan.