Best 12 Chocolate Cream Cheese Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Chocolate Cream Cheese Bars, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This dessert combines a rich chocolate cookie crust with a creamy, velvety cream cheese filling, topped with a luscious chocolate ganache. Experience the perfect balance of textures and flavors in every bite.

The first recipe, Classic Chocolate Cream Cheese Bars, offers a timeless treat that never fails to impress. With its simplicity and straightforward instructions, this recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels.

For those who crave a more decadent experience, the Double Chocolate Cream Cheese Bars are a must-try. This recipe elevates the classic by adding an extra layer of chocolate in the form of a fudgy brownie base. The combination of flavors and textures will leave you craving more.

If you're looking for a lighter variation, the No-Bake Chocolate Cream Cheese Bars are a delightful option. This recipe utilizes a graham cracker crust and avoids the need for baking. The result is a refreshing and creamy treat that is perfect for warm summer days.

Lastly, the Peanut Butter Chocolate Cream Cheese Bars add a delightful twist to the classic combination. The peanut butter adds a nutty flavor and a smooth, creamy texture that complements the chocolate and cream cheese perfectly.

No matter which recipe you choose, the Chocolate Cream Cheese Bars are sure to be a hit. With their irresistible flavors and textures, these bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE-CREAM CHEESE-PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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Prize-Winning Recipe 2006! Surprise! Baked and crumbled cookies top a fluffy, light cream cheese layer in favorite-flavored cookie bars.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup crunchy or creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cookie base and topping ingredients until soft dough forms. Shape 6 (1-inch) balls of dough. On ungreased cookie sheet, place balls 2 inches apart; flatten in crisscross pattern with fork.
  • Press remaining dough in pan. Bake cookies and base 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 10 minutes. Reserve cookies for topping.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and butter uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and stirred smooth. Spread evenly over bars. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar and whipping cream with electric mixer on low speed until blended. Beat on high speed about 2 minutes or until light and fluffy. Spread over chocolate layer.
  • Crush reserved cookies; sprinkle over cream cheese layer. Press in lightly. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE CHIP CREAM CHEESE BARS



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Lower in fat and calories than you might ever guess, these sweet bars couldn't be easier to whip up, boast a great chocolaty flavor, and make a fun, quick dessert to bring to parties or serve to company! -Jennifer Rafferty, Milford, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1/3 cup canola oil
1 large egg
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cake mix, oil and egg; mix until blended. Reserve 1 cup mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake until set, 10-12 minutes., For filling, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and reserved topping., Bake until set, 18-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SOFT-BAKED CHOCOLATE CHIP-CREAM CHEESE COOKIE BARS



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Everyone's all-time favorite cookie reimagined as a chewy-soft cookie bar!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 oz (half 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened
1 egg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir all ingredients until soft dough forms. Spread dough evenly in pan.
  • Bake 20 to 24 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 hour. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE CREAM CHEESE BARS



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Yummy irrestiable bars made with cookie dough and cream cheese. OH so easy to make and OH so yummy.

Provided by spring_dayzee

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 15-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (16 -18 ounce) packages of your favorite premade cookie dough (I prefer Nestle)
8 ounces of your favorite softened cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325*F.
  • Lightly grease a 9x13 pan.
  • With one package of cookie dough tear apart and sprinkle over the entire bottom of the pan. Spaces between cookie dough is ok and preferred. Lightly pat down. **To help from cookie dough sticking to fingers wet hands before handling.
  • With Cream Cheese, Sugar, Vanilla and Eggs, lightly mix in mixer until creamy. Little chunks of cream cheese is ok. Pour mixture over cookie dough in pan. Spread out to fill all nooks and crankies with spatula.
  • With remaining cookie dough tear apart and sprinkle over cream cheese mixture. As before spaces between cookie dough ok. Lightly pat down.
  • Place in oven for 30-35 minutes until even light browning on top or tooth pick comes out clean in middle.
  • Cut up into 15 large bars or 24 smaller ones. Eat and enjoy!

CREAM CHEESE CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS



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This is a wonderful cookie bar that melts in your mouth. Everyone asks me to make them! EASY!!!

Provided by LANAN

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Cake Mix Cookie Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 egg, beaten
½ cup butter, softened
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the cake mix, 1 egg and butter until well blended. The batter will be stiff. Crumble and press into the prepared pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over, and press them into the crust slightly.
  • For the topping, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, 3 eggs and vanilla in a medium bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Spread over the chocolate chip layer.
  • Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.7 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Cholesterol 51.9 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 209.8 mg, Sugar 35.3 g

CHOCOLATE-CREAM CHEESE-PEANUT BUTTER BARS (COOKIE MIX)



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Make and share this Chocolate-Cream Cheese-Peanut Butter Bars (Cookie Mix) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h5m

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (17 1/2 ounce) envelope betty crocker peanut butter cookie dough (mix)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup peanut butter
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir cookie base and topping ingredients until soft dough forms.
  • Shape 6 (1-inch) balls of dough.
  • On ungreased cookie sheet, place balls 2 inches apart; flatten in crisscross pattern with fork.
  • Then with the remaining cookie dough, press into 9 X 13 inch pan.
  • Bake cookies and base 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
  • Cool 10 minutes.
  • Reserve the 6 cookies for topping.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and butter uncovered on high 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and stirred smooth.
  • Spread evenly over bars.
  • Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar and whipping cream with electric mixer on low speed until blended.
  • Beat on high speed about 2 minutes or until light and fluffy.
  • Spread over chocolate layer.
  • Crush reserved cookies; sprinkle over cream cheese layer.
  • Press in lightly.
  • Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
  • For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows.
  • Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.7, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 24.4, Sodium 108.3, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 6.1, Protein 3.3

MINTY CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE BARS



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I always looked forward to my grandma's gooey bars when I was growing up. This chocolate version includes mint, which is one of my favorite flavor add-ins. -Jill Lutz, Baldwin, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature, divided use
1 package (10 ounces) Andes creme de menthe baking chips, divided
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat cake mix, butter, extracts and 2 eggs until blended. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup baking chips., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Add remaining eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour over chocolate layer, spreading evenly; sprinkle with remaining baking chips., Bake 30-35 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE FUDGE-NUT CREAM CHEESE BARS



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Make and share this Chocolate Fudge-Nut Cream Cheese Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces semisweet chocolate chunks or 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 salt

Steps:

  • Set oven to 375°.
  • Butter a 13 x 9-inch pan.
  • In a saucepan, combine chocolate pieces, cream cheese and evaporated milk; stir over low heat until smooth, then set aside.
  • Stir in chopped nuts In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter or margarine (if using), until light and fluffy, then blend in eggs and vanilla.
  • Mix together flour baking powder and salt, then add to the creamed mixture; mix well to combine.
  • Press half of the mixture into the bottom the prepared baking pan, then spread the chocolate mixture over crust.
  • Sprinkle with remaining crust mixture, then press down gently.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until crust is lightly browned.
  • Cool then cut into bars.

CHOCOLATE CHIP CREAM CHEESE BARS



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Very Rich, Very good!!

Provided by TAMMY WADE

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tube chocolate chip cookie refrigerated dough
1 pkg 8oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c sugar
1 egg

Steps:

  • 1. Cut coookie dough in half. For crust, press half of the dough onto the bootom of a greased 8 inch square baking pan.
  • 2. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and egg until smooth. Spread over the crust.
  • 3. Crumble remaining dough over top. Bake at 350* for 35-40, or until pick inserted near the center comes out clean, let cool. Refrigerate leftovers. ENJOY!!

CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE BARS



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Deliver big flavor in an easy 15-minute prep bar that marries chocolate and cream cheese.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pouch Betty Crocker™ double chocolate chunk cookie mix
Oil, water and egg called for on cookie mix pouch
1 package (3-oz) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons oil

Steps:

  • Make cookie dough as directed on package. Spread into ungreased 9-inch square pan.
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; drop about 9 spoonfuls on top of dough in pan. Pull knife through filling and batter in wide curves to swirl. Bake at 350°F 23 to 25 minutes. Cool about 30 minutes.
  • Mix chocolate chips and oil in resealable freezer plastic bag; seal. Microwave chocolate on High, 30 to 45 seconds, squeezing chocolate in bag every 15 seconds until smooth. Cut 1/4-inch tip from corner of bag; drizzle chocolate over bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE WALNUT BARS



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This recipe has been changed from a basic cheesecake bar. I turned it into a chocolate cheesecake bar with a walnut crumb topping. The original recipe was taken from an old church cookbook from the 70s or 80s. They are full of chocolatey goodness. Give these bars a try. I'm sure you'll like them. Enjoy!

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories     Chocolate

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 c sugar
8 oz package of cream cheese softened.
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp milk or cream
1/2 c mini chocolate chips
CRUST AND TOPPING
1/3 c brown sugar
1/2 c chopped walnuts
1/3 c melted butter 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon
1 c flour

Steps:

  • 1. Mix the brown sugar,nuts,flour,and melted butter together until crumbly.
  • 2. Remove 3/4 cup of mixture and set aside for later.
  • 3. place the remainder of crumb mixture in to an 8 inch square pan.press firmly in the pan. Bake at 350 degree's for 12-15 minutes.
  • 4. beat the the cream cheese with the sugar. Add the egg,lemon juice,milk and vanilla. Mix together until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips.Pour this in to the crust.Top with the crumbs you set aside.
  • 5. bake at 350 for 25 min. Cool and cut in to squares. Keep refrigerated.

CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE BARS



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A rich and creamy bar with a crunchy chocolate crust. Peanuts give the crust it's crunch and cream cheese is what gives it it's creamy smooth center.

Provided by Sheila Lubiansky

Categories     Candies

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, divided
1 cup chocolate chips-semi sweet, divided
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup peanuts-unsalted dry roasted and chopped
16 oz. cream cheese-softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 3/4 cup butter and 1/3 cup of the chocolate chips. Stir until smooth. Stir in the graham cracker crumbs and peanuts. Press this into a buttered 9x13 pan Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until set.
  • 2. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread this over the bottom layer Melt the remaining 2/3 cup of chocolate chips until smooth.
  • 3. Carefully spread this over the cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate until set. Cut into 24 squares and serve.

Tips:

  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the bars hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the bars. This will help you get clean, even slices.
  • Serve the bars chilled. This will help the chocolate and cream cheese filling set and firm up.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate.
  • For a sweeter flavor, use white chocolate.
  • Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cream cheese filling for extra flavor.
  • Top the bars with chopped nuts, sprinkles, or grated chocolate for decoration.

Conclusion:

Chocolate cream cheese bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that are perfect for any occasion. With a rich chocolate crust and a creamy, tangy cream cheese filling, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these chocolate cream cheese bars a try - you won't be disappointed!

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