Amazing Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookie Bars Recipe for the 4th of July with M&Ms, Peanut Butter and Cheesecake! Red, White, and Blue Holiday Cookie Bars!

If you are looking for an easy and delicious dessert recipe for July 4th, this Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookie Bars Recipe for the 4th of July with M&Ms, Peanut Butter Chips, and Cheesecake is PERFECT!

These cookie bars are soft and chewy with a burst of flavor!

I am obsessed with all things holiday dessert recipes, themes, and colors! I love taking normal, everyday desserts and adding a little flare for the holidays.

Most of the time it just takes a few colored sprinkles or M&Ms to transform your recipes for the holiday!

The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays and I love celebrating all things July 4th, Patriotic, and America! Give me all of the stars and stripes and patriotic music! 😉

If you are planning a July 4th Barbecue or Picnic, here are some more Easy July 4th Recipes to add to your table!

If you are in a hurry, whip up a batch of this Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fruit Dip for the 4th of July! It’s super easy to make and is the perfect holiday centerpiece for your fruit tray. Create an entire 4th of July Appetizer Board with Marshmallows, Graham Crackers, Strawberries, Pretzels, and Vanilla Wafers centered around this amazing dip recipe!

If you have a tiny bit more time, I am LOVING these Homemade Sugar Cookies for the 4th of July! Soft, Chewy, and OH SO GOOD! This cookie bar recipe with a made from scratch cookie base is my absolute favorite! So easy to make and the homemade icing is the perfect combination!

I am also loving these Easy 4th of July Cupcakes in a Mason Jar! These are a cute on-the-go dessert recipe for picnics or backyard barbecues! You could even use smaller mason jars to make smaller portions with the same fun idea!

How to Make Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookie Bars

Now let’s talk about these Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookie Bars! First, you will start by making a batch of chocolate chip cookie dough. I use the same dough from my favorite Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies!

Combine all of the simple ingredients and mix well. Add the chocolate chips last and fold them in. One of my secrets to the perfect chocolate chip cookies or cookie bar is using mini chocolate chips. I’m not sure why, but it makes them taste like you got them from a bakery!

Next whip up your cheesecake layer and set it aside.

Pull out about 1/3 of the cookie dough from the batch and save it for later to go on top of the cheesecake.

Pour your cookie dough batter into a 9×9 square baking dish that has been lined with parchment paper. Spread evenly and then add a layer of cheesecake. Take the cookie dough that you set aside and crumble it on top of the cheesecake.

Now you get to have a little fun and add some more goodies or you can just bake and go! I added a few peanut butter chips, a few more mini chocolate chips, and holiday M&Ms.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Ingredients:

Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar:
2 Sticks of Butter (1 cup) – softened
2 Eggs
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
2 1/2 Cups Unbleached Flour
3/4 Cup Sugar
3/4 Cup Brown Sugar
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 12oz Package of Chocolate Chips
1/2 Cup Peanut Butter Chips
1 Cup Holiday M&Ms

Ingredients for Cream Cheese Mixture:
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg (room temperature)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Directions:

Directions:
Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees.
Mix all the “wet” ingredients for the cookie dough (butter, eggs, vanilla).
Add in all dry ingredients – (flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt) If your dough is too wet you can add a little more flour.
Fold in Chocolate Chips.
Line a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
Press a little more than half of the cookie dough into the pan lined with parchment paper. Press down firmly to create an even base.
In a medium size mixing bowl, beat cream cheese well.
Mix in the sugar and beat until combined.
Add in the vanilla and egg and beat until smooth.
Pour the cheesecake mixture over the top of the cookie dough base.
Crumble the remaining cookie dough over the top.
Sprinkle on peanut butter chips, chocolate chips, and holiday M&Ms.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool completely (this is the most important part).
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookie Bars Recipe for the 4th of July!

Ingredients

2 Sticks of Butter (1 cup) – softened
2 Eggs
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
2 1/2 Cups Unbleached Flour
3/4 Cup Sugar
3/4 Cup Brown Sugar
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 12oz Package of Chocolate Chips
1/2 Cup Peanut Butter Chips
1 Cup Holiday M&Ms
Ingredients for Cream Cheese Mixture:
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg (room temperature)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees.
Mix all the "wet" ingredients for the cookie dough (butter, eggs, vanilla).
Add in all dry ingredients - (flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt) If your dough is too wet you can add a little more flour.
Fold in Chocolate Chips.
Line a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
Press a little more than half of the cookie dough into the pan lined with parchment paper. Press down firmly to create an even base.
In a medium size mixing bowl, beat cream cheese well.
Mix in the sugar and beat until combined.
Add in the vanilla and egg and beat until smooth.
Pour the cheesecake mixture over the top of the cookie dough base.
Crumble the remaining cookie dough over the top.
Sprinkle on peanut butter chips, chocolate chips, and holiday M&Ms.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool completely (this is the most important part).
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake 4th of July Cookie Bars

If you want to use a 9×13 pan so that you cookie bars aren’t as thick, that is fine too. Just adjust your baking time accordingly or watch them closely in the oven.

When it comes to letting your cookie bars cool, be sure to let it cool completely before you serve. This will give the center of your cookie bars enough time to finish cooking through and cooling down!

I hope you enjoy this recipe and even more so enjoy the time with family and friends celebrating the 4th of July! I’d love to know how your cookie bars turn out! Plus, what are some of your favorite holiday recipes?!

For even more 4th of July Dessert Recipes, here is a HUGE list of over 30 4th of July Dessert Recipes!