Rainbow Vanilla Cheesecake Cookie Bars

Indulge in the delightful and visually appealing Rainbow Vanilla Cheesecake Cookie Bars. These bars are made with a luscious layer of rainbow-colored vanilla cheesecake sandwiched between two chewy, buttery sugar cookie layers. This recipe is perfect for dessert lovers who enjoy vibrant and playful treats. The combination of the creamy vanilla cheesecake and the sweet cookie crust will leave your taste buds singing with joy. Serve these bars at birthday parties, bake sales, or simply enjoy them as a special treat!

Ingredients

• For the cookie crust:
• - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• - 1 cup granulated sugar
• - 1 large egg
• - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• - 3 cups all-purpose flour
• - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• - 1/4 teaspoon salt
• - Food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
• For the vanilla cheesecake filling:
• - 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• - 2 large eggs
• - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
4. Divide the cookie dough into six equal parts.
5. Add a few drops of a different food coloring to each portion of dough, one color per portion, and mix until the color is evenly distributed.
6. Press one portion of each colored dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan, creating a rainbow pattern.
7. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
8. Pour the vanilla cheesecake filling over the layered cookie dough in the baking pan.
9. Use a knife or a toothpick to gently swirl the cheesecake filling into the cookie dough, creating a marbled effect.
10. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cheesecake is set.
11. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before cutting into bars.
12. Serve and enjoy!

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