These Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars are the ultimate dessert! A layer of sugar cookies followed by a cheesecake filling, all on top of an irresistible Golden Oreo crust. You will LOVE these!
These Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars are actually a spinoff of one of my other favorite desserts here on my blog, these ultra yummy Oreo Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars.
I’ve been wanting to make a sugar cookie version with a Golden Oreo crust for a long time and I am happy to say that these are amazing!
You can add some sprinkles on top if you want, and I do recommend doing that because it makes them so pretty!
Go ahead and make these, y’all. I PROMISE you won’t be disappointed!
Ingredients For Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars
- Golden Oreos
- unsalted butter
- cream cheese
- granulated white sugar
- 1 egg
- vanilla extract
- prepared sugar cookie dough
How to Make Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars – Step by Step
Step 1: Prepare and Prep
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 11×7 inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside. Crush Golden Oreo cookies in a large, resealable zip top bag with a meat mallet or large soup can. (You could also crush them using your blender or food processor.)
Step 2: Make the Crust
Combine the crumbs and melted butter in a bowl, mixing until combined. Press mixture into the bottom of prepared baking pan.
Step 3: Make the Cheesecake Filling
In a separate medium sized bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla with an electric mixer until nice and smooth. Spread over the top of Oreo crust.
Step 4: Add the Cookie Dough Layer
Remove cookie dough from package and use your hands to flatten small clumps to cover the cheesecake filling. Continue adding flattened pieces of cookie dough until the top is completely covered. You may have some dough left over to make cookies with, or just to snack on.
Step 5: Bake and Serve
Bake in preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, until top is set and edges are golden brown. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before slicing to help bars set up completely.
Tips and Notes
- Line your baking pan: for easier removal and cutting of your sugar cookie cheesecake bars, line your pan with parchment paper that overhangs on the sides. This will allow you to “lift” the bars out of the pan and slice them easily.
- Topping: I like to add some multicolored sprinkles to the top of the bars when they come out of the oven for little bit of color, but that’s totally optional!
- How to store: once the bars have cooled completely, cover them tightly with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Can I freeze these Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars?
Yes! Prepare as instructed, then allow the bars to cool completely. Place the pan of bars in the refrigerator for at least four hours, then cover tightly with both plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the bars overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Can these Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars be made Gluten Free?
Yes! In order to make these bars gluten free, all you need to do is use a gluten free sugar cookie mix. Here is one you can purchase at the store to whip up quickly, or this recipe for a homemade gluten free sugar cookie dough would work well also.
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Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars
These Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars are the ultimate dessert! A layer of sugar cookies followed by a cheesecake filling, all on top of an irresistible Golden Oreo crust. You will LOVE these!
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Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 313kcal
Ingredients
- 24 Golden Oreo cookies
- ¼ cup butter,, melted
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (16.5 oz) package prepared sugar cookie dough
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 11x7 inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- Crush Golden Oreo cookies in a large, resealable zip top bag with a meat mallet or large soup can. (You could also crush them using your blender or food processor.) Combine the crumbs and melted butter in a bowl, mixing until combined. Press mixture into the bottom of prepared baking pan.
- In a separate medium sized bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla with an electric mixer until nice and smooth. Spread over the top of Oreo crust.
- Remove cookie dough from package and use your hands to flatten small clumps to cover the cheesecake filling. Continue adding flattened pieces of cookie dough until the top is completely covered. You may have some dough left over to make cookies with, or just to snack on. 🙂
- Bake in preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, until top is set and edges are golden brown. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before slicing to help bars set up completely. If you're like me, taking a warm gooey slice is perfectly acceptable before doing that step, though! Enjoy!
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Notes
- Line your baking pan: for easier removal and cutting of your sugar cookie cheesecake bars, line your pan with parchment paper that overhangs on the sides. This will allow you to “lift” the bars out of the pan and slice them easily.
- Topping: I like to add some multicolored sprinkles to the top of the bars when they come out of the oven for little bit of color, but that's totally optional!
- How to store: once the bars have cooled completely, cover them tightly with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- How to freeze: Prepare as instructed, then allow the bars to cool completely. Place the pan of bars in the refrigerator for at least four hours, then cover tightly with both plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the bars overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
- How to make gluten free: In order to make these bars gluten free, all you need to do is use a gluten free sugar cookie mix. Here is one you can purchase at the storeto whip up quickly, or this recipe for a homemade gluten free sugar cookie doughwould work well also.
Nutrition
Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 81mg | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
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Amy | The Cook Report says
I love the sound of these, that cheesecake layer looks amazing!
Patty says
These sound like such a delicious treat, can’t wait to try your recipe!
Beth says
What a great way to celebrate a beautiful redesign! This combines two of my most favorite things – cheesecake and sugar cookies!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
Wow, these have got my mouth watering! These sound like the perfect treat.
Marie says
These cheesecake bars look fabulous and would definitely satisfy my sweet tooth! Perfect to take to a potluck.
Natalie says
I love cheesecake bars and the combination with sugar cookies is simply genius and would be perfect for kids! Looks so delicious!
Caroline says
These sound like such a fun treat that would be great for a party.
Hope says
These would be perfect for a party! My little boy would love these!
Michaela Kenkel says
I have a potluck this weekend, and these are perfect! Thank you!!
Madi says
These sound so up my alley! I love sugar cookies and cheesecake, combining them is a great idea!
Jennifer A Stewart says
Sugar cookies are so classic and can cure any sweet craving I have! I love the bars and even more because I can stack them up and make a double or triple decker!
michele says
I need to find the golden Oreos… how have I not ever happened upon those at the market! Love the sprinkles on these…. it makes them so fun!
Julie says
I love sugar cookies but only back them at Christmas. This cheesecake version is going to be perfect for my summer get-togethers!
Sandra Shaffer says
These bars come together so quickly. I’m always looking for quick treats to bring to work for my co-workers. I put these in the break room and the they were devoured in 15 minutes flat! Great treats!
Ashlyn says
Glad to hear your co-workers enjoyed these, Sandra!!
Lindsey Drum says
Do you need to refrigerate these after you make them?
Ashlyn says
Yes I do!
Karolina says
Is this to use only Oreo cookies without cream? Or with cream?
Ashlyn says
Hi Karolina! It includes the cream!
Lindsey says
Can you make these ahead of time and freeze them?
Ashlyn says
Hi Lindsey, I’ve never tried freezing these before. My only concern would be how the cheesecake layer would thaw, but I imagine they should turn out pretty well. Let me know if you try it!
Lace says
Do you put the sprinkles on before or after you bake and refrigerate them?
Ashlyn says
Good question, Lace! I usually do both! 🙂
Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) says
Love your new design!! And these bars…oh my word…I could eat them all!
Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog says
Cheesecake and sugar cookie, two of my favorite things! Together they sound like an amazing treat!
Laura / I Heart Naptime says
Oh my, these look amazing!
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
These cheesecake bars are perfect for celebration, Ashlyn! And congrats to your new blog design! It looks great!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
I never pass on cheesecake! These bars look like a fun treat!
Cookin Canuck says
As soon as you put “sugar cookie” and “cheesecake” in the same sentence, you have a winner. These look wonderful!
Michelle | A Latte Food says
Oh my goodness, these look incredible! This is a perfect combo!