These Christmas Tree Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars combine two desserts in one, easy to make and guaranteed to impress a crowd.
If sugar cookie bars and cheesecake had a baby, this would be it. Add a Christmas tree sugar cookie on top and you’ve got the ultimate layered Christmas dessert that’s festive, fun and guaranteed to disappear fast.
These bars are perfect for sharing at potlucks, holiday gatherings or cookie swaps. The layers of soft, chewy sugar cookie paired with a rich, creamy cheesecake filling are the perfect match. To make them extra festive, finish them off with red and green sprinkles for the holidays.
It’s best to make these with plenty of time, ideally the night before so they have time to chill and fully set before the party. Then, you can decorate them when you arrive at the party or before guests arrive for the best results.
If you love this recipe, try my Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars. They’re just as delicious without the cheesecake layer and perfect when you want something simple.
Christmas Cheesecake Bar Ingredients
- Christmas tree sugar cookies: I used Pillsbury ready to bake tree cookies but you can use the Elf cookies or any other Christmas ones from Pillsbury.
- Cream cheese: softened at room temperature
- Sprinkles: holiday colors red and green
- Whipped cream: you can use store bought or make it homemade
- Will also need: eggs, sour cream, sugar and vanilla extract
Directions
For the crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line an 8 x 8 inch baking dish with parchment paper. Arrange 25 Christmas tree sugar cookies in the pan, making sure they are touching each and press down slightly to form a crust.
- Place the remaining cookies on a baking sheet and bake according to the package directions. Set aside to cool for decorating.
For the cheesecake filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sour cream, vanilla and sugar with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the sprinkles.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over top of unbaked cookie crust and bake for 35-40 minutes or until edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until fully set.
For the assembly:
- Cut into squares.
- Top each with a dollop of whipped cream and finish with a baked Christmas tree sugar cookie.
Helpful Tips and Variations
- Let the cream cheese fully soften before mixing to avoid lumps.
- Don’t overmix after add the eggs to prevent cracks.
- Swap the holiday sprinkles and sugar cookies for seasonal ones to celebrate any time of year.
- For cleaner slices, wipe knife off in between cuts.
Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Add whipped cream and cookie on top before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can freeze the bars without the whipped cream or cookie toppers in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight and decorate before serving.
No, any seasonal ready to bake sugar cookie dough will work making this recipe easy to adapt for different holidays.
Recipe
Christmas Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients
- 2 packages Christmas tree sugar cookies
- 2 (8oz.) packages cream cheese softened at room temperature
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sprinkles
- Whipped cream
Instructions
For the Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line an 8 x 8 inch baking dish with parchment paper. Arrange 25 Christmas tree sugar cookies in the pan, making sure they are touching each and press down slightly to form a crust.
- Place the remaining cookies on a baking sheet and bake according to the package directions. Set aside to cool for decorating.
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sour cream, vanilla and sugar with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the sprinkles.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over top of unbaked cookie crust and bake for 35-40 minutes or until edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until fully set.
For the Assembly:
- Cut into squares.
- Top each with a dollop of whipped cream and finish with a baked Christmas tree sugar cookie.
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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