A creamy layer of cheesecake is sandwiched between layers of chewy peanut butter chocolate chip oatmeal cookie in these irresistible Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars!
*Recipe posted 08/19/13. Images updated 07/13/16.
Since I made maple glazed french toast scones for my mom when we went up to visit this weekend, I had to make sure to make something for my dad so he wasn’t left out.
I’ve made these peanut butter chocolate chip cookie cheesecake bars a few times before and knew that he would love them. Plus, I would finally get to share them with you!
These bars are easy to assemble and a lot quicker to bake than a regular cheesecake. A creamy layer of cheesecake is sandwiched between layers of chewy peanut butter chocolate chip oatmeal cookie.
Just enough oatmeal is mixed in to give the cookie layers a slight nutty flavor while without making them too heavy. Peanut butter is added in because peanut butter is the perfect pairing to oatmeal cookies and cheesecake!
You really can’t go wrong with baking peanut butter oatmeal cookies and cheesecake together!
Throw in enough chocolate chips to add flavor but not too much sweetness, and you’ll have a hard time eating just one or two. . .
- ⅔ C butter, softened
- ⅔ C no-stir natural peanut butter
- ½ C sugar
- ⅔ C brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 C white whole wheat flour
- 1 C all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1¼ C rolled or quick oats
- 1 C chocolate chips
- 16 oz. ⅓ of the fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
- ½ C sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp salt
- Preheat oven to 325. Lightly spray a 9x13 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer (or with a handmixer), cream together butter, peanut butter, and sugars. Add in eggs and vanilla extract and beat until creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flours, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add to creamed butter mixture and beat until combined. Stir in oats and chocolate chips.
- Prepare cheesecake layer by beating cream cheese, egg, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until creamy.
- Press half of cookie dough into the bottom of prepared baking dish. Spread cream cheese mixture over the top. Drop remaining cookie dough evenly over the top.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until edges are golden brown and center is set.
- Serve warm or cool. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Tieghan says
You can never go wrong with peanut butter and oatmeal! These look incredible!
carrian says
I love layered bars! These sound so delicious!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
These look so yummy! You can come visit me anytime if you bring scones and bars for treats 🙂
Meagan @ A Zesty Bite says
I’m not a huge fan of cheesecake but now that you have it sandwiched between cookies it looks delicious.
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
These look absolutely perfect!!! I want one right now!
Carla @ Carla's Confections says
I love that these are easier than actual cheesecake! I really need to make some of these 🙂
Donna Howard says
Just took these out of the oven!! They smell amazing. They seem a bit squishy so I hope by letting them sit for awhile they’ll firm up enough to cut. Thanks for the great recipe!
Nora @ Buttercream Fanatic says
Wow, these are decadent! I’m going to have to make these for my office one of these days – my coworkers would LOVE them.
Tracey says
Such a good combination of flavors! I made a similar layered bar with chocolate chip cookies, but the addition of peanut butter makes it even better 🙂
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
Oh Jess, how I love you for these bars. They look wonderful. I bet your dad was a happy camper.
Kristi @ My San Francisco Kitchen says
How sweet of you, what a lucky dad 😀
Amber S. says
I just made these- another wonderful recipe!
Emily @ Life on Food says
These are lovely. Plus peanut butter cookies and cheesecake combined. Yes, please!
Mimi @ Culinary Couture says
I’ve seen cheesecake bars before but never with cheesecake being sandwiched in between, so I obviously love these! Plus, they combine all my favorite flavors!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Beyond amazing! I think I’d love these bars more than I love some people. 🙂
Kathy says
Wow! I’ve had chocolate chip cheesecake cookie bars before. I bet I would love these! Can’t wait to try them!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
These look perfectly decadent!
laurasmess says
These look absolutely amazing… I’ve never eaten cheesecake bars like these before. I definitely think that needs to change, quick smart!Glad that your dad received such a yummy treat (lucky parents!). These are now on my to-bake list! Thanks Jess xx
Emma @ Fork and Good says
ahhh yum – I want one! Looks perfect for the upcoming winter months…..
Tanya Schroeder says
Jessica, your parents are very lucky! I wish I was in your family so you could make these for me too! I love these! The coolie layer looks so soft and delicious! What a combo!
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
Holey moley! These are an over-the-top dessert lovers dream. Pass the milk please!
Angelyn @ Everyday Desserts says
Cheesecake inside a cookie bar!? I’m SO there!
kate | Food Babbles says
Holy moly!! These sound CRAZY good!! You’ve combined SO many wonderful flavors into one incredible creation. Yum!
Jaclyn says
These look perfect!! I love the combo in these. I wish I could reach in and grab one.
Suzanne says
Oh yum these are delicious looking, love chocolate chip bars and the cheesecake layer makes it even better!
amy @ fearless homemaker says
I loooove any sort of cheesecake bars and these look absolutely wonderful. Want!
Jocelyn says
Chocolate peanut butter is one of my favorite cheesecake flavors!! I would probably eat way more of this than I should if given the chance! 😉
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
These bars look absolutely amazing! Peanut butter AND chocolate chips? Sold! Pinned this one!
Liz says
Love these Jessica….you can never go wrong with PB and cookies!
Stephanie says
These look fabulous! I love the idea of baking them together in layers! Just found your blog and I’m enjoying scrolling though all of your yummy posts
Ramona says
I would be all over those… what a perfect combination!!
Danae @ Recipe Runner says
These bars have everything I love in them! Cheesecake, peanut butter, and chocolate chip cookies, it doesn’t get much better than this! Great new photos!
Liz says
I’m sold! I could never say no to this amazing combination of flavors!!!
Kelly says
Love the new photos! All those layers look perfect!
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
Yum! I can see why your dad would like these bars!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Mmm these cheesecake bars sound so good! I love the pb and chocolate chip mashup, too. What a perfect dessert!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking says
These look amaaaazing!