Ingredients and Weight:
For the Cookie Base:
- All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups (180g)
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
- Unsalted butter, melted: 1/2 cup (113g)
- Red food coloring gel: 1/2 teaspoon
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- Cream cheese, softened: 8 ounces (227g)
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
- Egg: 1 large
- Sour cream: 1/4 cup (60g)
Preparation Time:
Cooking Time:
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Prepare the cookie base: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Whisk together flour and sugar in a medium bowl. Add melted butter, food coloring, and vanilla extract. Mix until a dough forms. Press dough into the prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling: In a separate bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and sour cream. Spread filling over baked cookie base.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the center is set. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and indulgent
- Creamy cheesecake filling
- Chewy red velvet cookie base
- Perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors
User Comments:
- "These bars are absolutely delicious! The cheesecake filling is smooth and creamy, while the cookie base is perfectly chewy."
- "I love how these bars combine two of my favorite desserts."
- "The perfect treat for any occasion, these bars were a hit with my friends and family."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overbake the cookie base, or it will become dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookie bars cool completely before cutting into them, or they will fall apart.
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream.
