Preparation Time
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes, plus chilling
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 12 full sheets cinnamon graham crackers
- ½ cup pecans
- ½ cup butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
For the Cookie Layer:
- ¾ cup butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
To Sprinkle on Top:
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Make the Crust: Blend cinnamon graham crackers and pecans in a food processor until finely ground. Mix in melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Prepare Cheesecake Layer: Beat the softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon, and mix until creamy. Pour over the pre-baked crust.
- Prepare Cookie Layer: Cream together butter and sugar. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing well. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients. Stir in chopped pecans. Dollop and gently spread over the cheesecake layer.
- Add Topping: Mix sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle evenly over the cookie layer.
- Bake: Bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the center is set.
- Cool and Chill: Allow to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight before slicing into bars.
Cook Notes
If the top starts to brown too quickly, tent the baking dish with aluminum foil to prevent overbrowning.
Variations
- Keto Version: Use almond flour and keto-friendly sweeteners, and substitute regular cream cheese with a low-carb alternative.
- Low-Carb Version: Similar to the keto version, utilize low-carb ingredients for each layer to reduce overall carbohydrate content.
Nutrition Facts (estimated per serving)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Protein: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fat: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 22 g
Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bars are an exceptional treat that combines the best of both worlds: the comforting taste of cinnamon and the indulgent creaminess of cheesecake. They are sure to be a favorite at any gathering, providing a sweet slice of delight everyone will love.
