Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9x13 pan with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper for easy lifting of the bars.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Mixing
- Using an electric mixer, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and butter at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, continuing to mix until fully combined.
- Slowly add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture, mixing at low speed just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Assembling
- Press half of the cookie dough into the bottom of the prepared pan in an even layer. Sprinkle 1 cup of chocolate chips evenly over the dough and gently press them in.
- Mix the remaining cup of chocolate chips with the other half of the cookie dough and set aside.
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, sour cream, vanilla, and egg, mixing until fully combined.
- Spread the cheesecake layer evenly over the cookie dough in the pan.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining cookie dough over the cheesecake layer.
Baking
- Bake the bars for 30-35 minutes or until the cookie layer is lightly browned and the cheesecake is set.
- Allow the bars to cool completely on a cooling rack to room temperature.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before slicing into 24 pieces.
Notes
Tips for the best cheesecake bars: Chill for at least 3 hours before cutting for better shape; use parchment for easy lifting; use a sharp knife for clean cuts. These bars can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
