The easiest and most delicious cookie cheesecake swirl bars for all cookie lovers are made with a sugar cookie crust then topped with a creamy, luscious cream cheese filling that’s swirled with speculoos cookie butter.
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I’m going through quite a bit of a cookie phase right now I must admit. I actually blame (or thank depending on how you look at it) BAILEYS™ Coffee Creamers for this. It all started with their BAILEYS™ Coffee Creamers Frosted Vanilla Cookie flavor which became quite the addiction in my house. I began adding it to my coffee unaware of the obsession that would develop. Then I started adding it anything I could think of. That’s where the idea for these cookie cheesecake swirl bars came in.
Ingredients
- Refrigerated Sugar Cookie Dough Rolls – The no-fuss, scrumptious base that’s ready to roll and set the stage for the creamy magic to happen.
- Heavy Whipping Cream – Whips into a frenzy to give these bars their luxuriously rich texture.
- Cream Cheese – Not one, but two blocks of this creamy dreamy cheese make the base so smooth.
- Granulated Sugar – Sweetens the deal and balances out the tang of the cream cheese.
- BAILEYS™ Coffee Creamers Frosted Vanilla Cookie flavor – Brings that “oh-my-gosh-is-this-real-life” kind of flavor that’ll have everyone begging for the recipe.
- Pure Vanilla Extract – Just a dash elevates this dish.
- Cookie Butter – The swirl that’ll make your taste buds twirl, adding a speculoos-y spin to the classic cheesecake vibe.
How to Make Cookie Swirl Cheesecake Bars
For the Cookie Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Spray 2 8×8″ baking pans with non-stick baking spray.
- Evenly pat cookie dough into the bottom of the pans creating a crust (Cookie dough should be a little colder than room temperature to work with easily).
- Bake for 15 minutes then allow it to cool to room temperature.
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- Add heavy cream to stand mixer (or use a hand mixer) on high speed and whip until heavy peaks develop. Store whipped cream in a separate bowl in the refrigerator.
- Add cream cheese to stand mixer and mix on medium high speed.
- Next add sugar and BAILEYS™ Coffee Creamers Frosted Vanilla Cookie flavor to bowl and mix until well incorporated.
- Lastly mix in vanilla extract and turn off mixer.
- Remove whipped cream from refrigerator and fold into cream cheese batter.
To Assemble:
- Melt cookie butter for 15-20 seconds in a microwave until thin enough to pour.
- Evenly spread 2/3s of cookie butter on both cooled cookie crusts.
- Next pour half of cheesecake filling over each crust and spread until even.
- Lastly randomly spoon remaining cookie butter over tops of cheesecake filling. Using a butter knife or skewer, swirl the cookie butter in a decorative pattern of your choosing.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours then using a warm knife, cut into 3 rows horizontally and vertically to create 9 bars then refrigerate. Serve refrigerate.
How to Store
Once your Cookie Swirl Cheesecake Bars have set to perfection in the freezer, slide them into an airtight container to maintain their divine texture and flavor. They’ll chill out nicely in the fridge for up to 5 days, waiting for you to indulge whenever the craving hits. For longer storage, keep them in the freezer and simply defrost in the fridge for a few hours before serving.
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Cookie Cheesecake Swirl Bars
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Ingredients
- 2 16.5 oz refrigerated sugar cookie dough rolls
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 2 blocks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup BAILEYS™ Coffee Creamers Frosted Vanilla Cookie flavor
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cookie butter
Instructions
For the Cookie Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Spray 2 8×8″ baking pans with non-stick baking spray.
- Evenly pat cookie dough into the bottom of the pans creating a crust (Cookie dough should be a little colder than room temperature to work with easily).
- Bake for 15 minutes then allow it to cool to room temperature.
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- Add heavy cream to stand mixer (or use a hand mixer) on high speed and whip until heavy peaks develop. Store whipped cream in a separate bowl in the refrigerator.
- Add cream cheese to stand mixer and mix on medium high speed.
- Next add sugar and BAILEYS™ Coffee Creamers Frosted Vanilla Cookie flavor to bowl and mix until well incorporated.
- Lastly mix in vanilla extract and turn off mixer.
- Remove whipped cream from refrigerator and fold into cream cheese batter.
To Assemble:
- Melt cookie butter for 15-20 seconds in a microwave until thin enough to pour.
- Evenly spread 2/3s of cookie butter on both cooled cookie crusts.
- Next pour half of cheesecake filling over each crust and spread until even.
- Lastly randomly spoon remaining cookie butter over tops of cheesecake filling. Using a butter knife or skewer, swirl the cookie butter in a decorative pattern of your choosing.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours then using a warm knife, cut into 3 rows horizontally and vertically to create 9 bars then refrigerate. Serve refrigerate.
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This post was sponsored by BAILEYS™ Coffee Creamers. All opinions are 100% mine.
Just, WHOA. These look totally incredible! I love that you use sugar cookie dough for the base — I am definitely trying that next time!
It is so yummy. I want to use sugar cookie dough as the base of everything now!
Love these bars! They look incredible!
Thank you Jen!
Who can say no to cookies? Especially in cheesecake form? These bars are gorgeous!
Thank you! I definitely couldn’t say no.
How have i not heard about this frosted vanilla creamer? totally up my alley! I need to try it and these bars asap!
Yes it is brand new!
You know, I am in a cookie phase too!! Baked cookies yesterday and I am ashmed to say they are almost all gone. I know I would love these bars!
Seriously I am sooo on cookie love right now! It is so crazy!
Ooh I love the Bailey’s twist. These sound delicious!
Thank you Nora!
WhatWhat is Cookie Butter?
Hi Omi, it is similar to peanut butter in texture. You can usually find it at stores like Trader Joes.
These look amazing!!!
Oh holy moly I want this!
These look amazing!
Thank you Medha!
Look at all those delicious flavors wrapped in one pretty little bar. Mmm…. You are sharing with friends, right? 😉
I am always sharing with friends!
Oh man, I should not have looked at this post so early in the morning. Even though I’ve already had my breakfast, I am now officially hungry and want these bars! Pinned! 🙂
I totally want these bars too! I think they are totally fine for breakfast.