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Three stacked square cheesecake bars with a golden crust, creamy filling containing chocolate chips, and topped with thick white frosting and festive red and green sprinkles.

Christmas Cookie Cheesecake Bars

Festive cheesecake bars with a chocolate cookie crust, creamy filling, and colorful holiday sprinkles. A perfect make-ahead dessert for Christmas celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles red and green
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup white chocolate chips

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch Baking Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter until evenly combined.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
  4. Bake crust for 10 minutes, then remove and cool slightly.
  5. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
  6. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  7. Mix in vanilla extract and sour cream until fully incorporated.
  8. Gently fold in sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, and white chocolate chips.
  9. Pour cheesecake mixture over crust and spread evenly.
  10. Bake for 35–40 minutes until the center is set with a slight jiggle.
  11. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Notes

For cleaner slices, chill overnight and wipe the knife clean between cuts.