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Cheesecake Swirl Snickerdoodle Bars

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Delightful cheesecake swirl snickerdoodle bars that combine the buttery goodness of snickerdoodles with a luscious cheesecake layer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  3. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the wet mixture until a soft, thick dough forms.
  4. Reserve about one-third of the dough. Press the remaining dough evenly into the prepared pan.
  5. Beat the cream cheese and sugar in a clean bowl until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and continue beating until silky.
  6. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cookie dough base and spread evenly. Drop spoonfuls of the reserved dough over the top and swirl gently.
  7. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Avoid overbaking.
  8. Let the bars cool in the pan for 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into bars.

Notes

Cool completely before slicing for clean edges. For a stronger cinnamon flavor, increase the cinnamon in the snickerdoodle layer.

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