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Santa's No-Bake Sugar Cookie Bars

Delicious no-bake sugar cookie bars that deliver the comforting flavors of sugar cookies and cheesecake in a creamy, chilled treat, perfect for holidays.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 2 cups sugar cookie crumbs (about 16 cookies, crushed)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Use unsalted butter so you control the salt.
For the filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened Room-temperature cream cheese blends extra-smooth.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream Chilled cream whips faster and holds peaks better.
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup sugar cookie pieces, chopped
  • Red and green sprinkles for decoration For a festive touch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix the 2 cups of sugar cookie crumbs with the 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter in a medium bowl. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9x9 inch baking dish and chill for 15 minutes.
  2. Beat the 16 oz softened cream cheese in a large bowl until it’s silky and smooth.
  3. Add the 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, then beat again until glossy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whip the 2 cups heavy whipping cream with 1/4 cup granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.
  6. Fold in the chopped sugar cookie pieces.
  7. Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the chilled crust and decorate with red and green sprinkles.
Chilling
  1. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight.
Serving
  1. Cut into squares and serve chilled.

Notes

Time-saver: Crush cookies in a zip-top bag with a rolling pin. If cream cheese mixture has lumps, beat longer at medium speed. For variations, consider almond extract or lemon zest.