Welcome to Big Red Kitchen, the ultimate source for delicious and easy recipes. Today, we are excited to share with you our recipe for Cream Cheese Cookie Bars. These bars are the perfect combination of creamy and crunchy, and are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So let's get started and whip up some mouth-watering cookie bars!Big Red Kitchen: Cream Cheese Cookie Bars
Ingredients: - 1 cup butter, softened - 1 cup granulated sugar - 1 egg - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 1 teaspoon baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened - 1/4 cup powdered sugar - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract - 1/2 cup jam - 1/2 cup chopped nuts Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan and set aside. Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix well. Step 3: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add this mixture to the butter mixture and mix until well combined. Step 4: Press 2/3 of the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Set aside the remaining dough for later.Big Red Kitchen: Cream Cheese Cookie Bars Recipe
Step 5: In another bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Step 6: Spread the cream cheese mixture over the dough in the baking pan. Step 7: Drop the jam by spoonfuls over the cream cheese mixture. Use a knife to swirl the jam into the cream cheese. Step 8: Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the top of the jam and cream cheese. Step 9: Roll the remaining dough into small balls and place them evenly over the top of the nuts. Step 10: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown. Let the cookie bars cool before cutting into squares and serving.Big Red Kitchen: Cream Cheese Cookie Bars Recipe (Continued)
These Cream Cheese Cookie Bars are perfect for any occasion, from a casual family dinner to a holiday gathering. The combination of the creamy filling, sweet jam, and crunchy nuts make for a delicious and satisfying treat. Plus, they are easy to make and can be enjoyed by all ages. For an extra special touch, try using different flavors of jam or adding in some chocolate chips to the dough. You can also top the bars with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk. The possibilities are endless with this versatile recipe. So why not give these Cream Cheese Cookie Bars a try and see for yourself why they are a favorite in Big Red Kitchen? We guarantee they will be a hit with your taste buds and leave you wanting more. Happy baking!Big Red Kitchen: Cream Cheese Cookie Bars Recipe (Continued)