Two desserts. One pan. Zero oven. These bars are everything—buttery graham cracker crust, a thick layer of egg-free chocolate chip cookie dough, and fluffy whipped cheesecake on top. It’s creamy, chewy, rich, and light all at once. The ultimate summer dessert (or anytime treat!). 😍
Why You’ll Love These Bars
✅ No oven needed
✅ Safe-to-eat cookie dough
✅ Creamy cheesecake layer
✅ Bakery-quality at home—for under $10!
Ingredients Breakdown (With Price!)
FOR THE CRUST:
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1½ cups graham cracker crumbs – $1.50
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6 tbsp melted butter – $0.75
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2 tbsp brown sugar – $0.10
FOR THE COOKIE DOUGH LAYER (egg-free!):
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½ cup butter, softened – $1.25
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½ cup brown sugar – $0.25
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¼ cup granulated sugar – $0.15
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2 tbsp milk – $0.05
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1 tsp vanilla extract – $0.30
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1 cup heat-treated flour* – $0.50
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½ tsp salt – $0.02
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½ cup mini chocolate chips – $1.00
FOR THE CHEESECAKE LAYER:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened – $2.00
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½ cup powdered sugar – $0.30
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1 tsp vanilla extract – $0.30
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1 cup heavy whipping cream – $1.50
OPTIONAL TOPPING:
➡️ Extra mini chocolate chips
➡️ Caramel drizzle
➡️ Flaky sea salt
💰 TOTAL: ~$9.97 (Way cheaper than buying them at a bakery!)
Let’s Make Them!
1️⃣ Make the Crust
Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar until sandy.
Press firmly into a parchment-lined 8×8″ pan.
Freeze for 10 minutes to set.
Make the Cookie Dough Layer
Cream butter + sugars until light and fluffy.
Mix in milk and vanilla.
Add heat-treated flour and salt, then fold in mini chocolate chips.
Spread evenly over the chilled crust. Chill for 15 minutes.
💡 To heat-treat flour: Microwave it in a bowl for 1 minute, stirring halfway. Let it cool before using!
Make the Cheesecake Layer
Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks.
Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
Spread over the cookie dough layer.
Chill & Serve
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is even better!).
Slice into bars, add extra chips, a drizzle of caramel, or a pinch of flaky salt.
And then… DEVOUR! 🍫🍰
Pro Tips
💡 Use parchment paper for easy removal.
💡 Don’t skip chilling time—it helps everything set.
💡 Want extra indulgence? Add a layer of melted chocolate before the cheesecake!
Storage
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Fridge: Keep in an airtight container up to 5 days.
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Freezer: Freeze bars individually wrapped for a cool summer treat.