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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars

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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars combine the nutty richness of brown butter with a creamy cheesecake layer and gooey chocolate chips. These indulgent bars are soft, chewy, and perfect for any occasion—from birthday parties to cozy movie nights. Once you taste them, you’ll understand why they’re an instant favorite!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
  2. Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty. Let cool slightly.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine browned butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
  4. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  6. Spread half of the cookie dough in the greased pan; layer cream cheese mixture on top. Dot remaining cookie dough over the cream cheese and sprinkle chocolate chips.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown on top. Allow to cool before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Keywords: For extra flavor, try using dark chocolate chips or adding chopped nuts for crunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.

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