Ingredients
Cinnamon Sugar:
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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½ cup granulated sugar
Cheesecake Bars:
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Two 8-oz tubes refrigerated crescent roll dough or sheets
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16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan and sprinkle 1–2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar in the bottom.
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Layer the crust: Unroll one tube of crescent dough and press seams together. Lay it in the pan.
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Make the filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Pour over crust and spread evenly.
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Add top crust: Unroll the second tube, seal seams, and lay over the filling.
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Top with butter & sugar: Pour melted butter over top. Spread evenly and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon sugar.
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Bake for 26–30 minutes until golden and puffed. Cool on a wire rack, then refrigerate until chilled.
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Cut and serve: Slice into bars and enjoy cold or room temp.
Notes
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins + chill time
Yield: 12–16 bars
Calories: ~300 per bar