Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients

• 16.5 oz (one tube) pillsbury sugar cookie dough
• ~2 tbsp christmas sprinkles + more for topping
• 16 oz (454g) cream cheese, softened (block style, not spreadable)
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 2 Tbsp (30g) sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• Pinch of salt (optional)
• 1 large egg, room temp
• Optional: whipped cream for topping!

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x9 pan with parchment paper.
2. Press the cookie dough evenly into the prepared pan.
3. Sprinkle on christmas sprinkles and par-bake the dough for 10-15 minutes until lightly golden. Let it cool slightly.
4. Beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
5. Add in sour cream, vanilla, and flour until combined.
6. Mix in the egg gently on low speed or whisk by hand until just combined.
7. Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled cookie crust.
8. Reduce the oven temp to 325°F (163°C) and bake for 30-40 minutes until edges set & center jiggles just slightly.
9. Cool at room temp then chill for at least 3 hrs or overnight.
10. Top with more christmas sprinkles and whipped cream.