Description
Sweet Christmas M&M cookie cheesecake bars blend festive cookie crunch with creamy cheesecake magic. Rich holiday dessert layers melt-in-your-mouth goodness that sparks joy on your holiday table and delights guests with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (16 ounces / 454 grams) package refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
- 1 cup Christmas mix M&Ms
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
Baking Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F (175°C) and positioning a parchment paper liner in an 8×8-inch baking pan with extended edges for convenient removal.
- Carefully distribute half of the chocolate chip cookie dough across the pan’s bottom, ensuring a uniform and compact base layer.
- Utilize a medium mixing bowl to transform cream cheese into a silky smooth texture through vigorous beating.
- Incorporate granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt into the cream cheese, mixing until the ingredients merge into a harmonious blend.
- Introduce egg and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture, whisking until the filling achieves a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Gently cascade the cheesecake filling over the cookie dough foundation, spreading it evenly to create a balanced layer.
- Artfully scatter the first portion of Christmas M&Ms across the cheesecake surface, creating a festive mosaic.
- Delicately crumble the remaining cookie dough over the M&M-studded cheesecake layer, generating a rustic, textured topping.
- Complete the decoration by sprinkling the final batch of M&Ms across the surface, ensuring colorful distribution.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, monitoring until the top turns golden and the cheesecake sets firmly.
- After removing from the oven, allow the dessert to cool completely on a wire rack, letting the layers stabilize and flavors meld.
- Refrigerate the dessert for a minimum of 2 hours to achieve clean, precise cutting lines and optimal serving texture.
Notes
- Swap regular chocolate chip cookie dough with gluten-free or vegan alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Chill cream cheese to room temperature before mixing to ensure smooth, lump-free cheesecake filling.
- Use silicone baking pan for easier removal and more even baking if parchment paper isn’t available.
- Adjust baking time slightly for darker or lighter pans to prevent over or undercooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg