Scale

🟡 For the Sugar Cookie Base:

1 (16.5 oz) roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough

🟡 For the Cream Cheese Layer:

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

🟡 Optional Topping:

Sprinkles or colored sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment.

2. Press sugar cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.

3. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.

4. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla. Beat until creamy and fully combined.

5. Pour cream cheese mixture over the cookie dough layer and spread evenly.

6. Add sprinkles on top if desired.

7. Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until center is set and edges are lightly golden.

8. Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 2 hours before slicing into bars.

Make it festive with seasonal sprinkles or add fruit preserves before baking for a fruity swirl.

Use homemade sugar cookie dough if preferred.

Store bars in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze individually wrapped for up to 2 months.

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