Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bars – Cinnamon Sugar Heaven in Every Bite

If you love warm cinnamon sugar flavors and creamy desserts, these Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bars are about to become a new favorite.

With a soft snickerdoodle cookie crust, a silky cinnamon-kissed cheesecake filling, and a cinnamon-sugar layer baked right on top, these bars are the perfect blend of cozy and sweet. They’re easy to make, slice beautifully, and are ideal for holiday parties, winter baking, family gatherings, and anytime you’re craving that classic snickerdoodle flavor in a fun new dessert.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Chill Time: 2 hours

Yield: 12 bars

Ingredients

Cookie Base

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt

Cheesecake Filling

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla; mix until combined.
  4. Stir in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms.
  5. Press 2/3 of the dough into the bottom of the pan.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg until smooth.
  7. Spread cheesecake filling over the cookie crust.
  8. Crumble remaining dough evenly over the cheesecake layer.
  9. Mix cinnamon and sugar; sprinkle evenly on top.
  10. Bake 32–36 minutes or until the top is lightly golden.
  11. Cool completely, then chill at least 2 hours before slicing.

⭐ Simply Made Tip

Wet your fingertips lightly before pressing the dough into the pan — it prevents sticking and creates an even base layer for perfect bars.

Nutrition (Estimated per bar)

  • Calories: 310
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Fat: 17g
  • Sugar: 24g

Category & Subcategory

Category: Desserts
Subcategories:

  • Cheesecake Bars
  • Cinnamon Desserts
  • Winter Baking
  • Holiday Treats

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