Lemon Cheesecake Cookie Bars

Name: Lemon Cheesecake Cookie Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup salted butter (softened); 1/3 cup golden brown sugar (packed light); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted pecans; 1/4 cup granulated (white) sugar; 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese (softened); 1 large egg (beaten); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 2 tablespoons whole milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:35min

These Lemon Cheesecake Cookie Bars layer a buttery brown-sugar pecan cookie crust, creamy lemon cheesecake filling, and crisp pecan crumb topping. Unlike versions made with chocolate chip cookie dough or graham crackers, this recipe uses the same toasted pecan mixture for both the crust and the topping, giving every bite a creamy, tangy center with a lightly crunchy finish.

Updated at: Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:36:32 GMT