Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bars
Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bars combine the rich, creamy goodness of cheesecake with the nostalgic flavor of cinnamon-sugar cookies. Nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust, these bars are perfect for any occasion—from cozy family nights to festive gatherings. Easy to make and visually stunning, they will surely impress your guests and leave them craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (divided)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, ¼ cup sugar, and ½ tsp cinnamon until crumbly; press into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add remaining sugar, then sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Mix in the remaining cinnamon and pour over the crust. Bake for 30-35 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let cool completely before refrigerating for at least two hours. Cut into squares and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg