This confetti cheesecake bars recipe is perfect for a celebration! Baked funfetti cheesecake recipe so fun -- sprinkles, cookie dough, and a delicious cheesecake layer! It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion and one of my favorite things!
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Funfetti Cheesecake Bars Recipe
What's a celebration without SPRINKLES? Whether you're 4 or 84, it's a fact that sprinkles make everything better. No matter what. So if you have a birthday party or another type of celebration coming up, sprinkles are the way to go!
BUT... if you're short on time, or energy (been there), it's not always feasible to make and frost a layer cake! If you've ever wanted to throw together a super quick dessert that's just as impressive and festive as any more complicated cake, today's recipe for easy sugar cookie confetti cheesecake bar recipe is your answer! And they're only FIVE INGREDIENTS!
These confetti cheesecake bars have everything -- the delicious vanilla flavor of sugar cookies, a rich, creamy cheesecake filling, and fun rainbow sprinkles!
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Confetti Cheesecake Bar Ingredients
This recipe reminds me of my Pineapple Pecan Cheesecake Bars, but way simpler! Did I mention the come together with only five ingredients? All you need is:
- Store-bought cookie dough - if you can't find confetti cookie dough, just fold in some additional sprinkles into regular sugar cookie dough!
- Cream cheese - use softened cream cheese that is at room temp so that you can easily mix your cream cheese mixture.
- Granulated sugar - adds the perfect sweetness to these cheesecake bars!
- One large egg - your egg should be room temperature before mixing it in.
- Vanilla extract - I always use a high-quality pure vanilla extract. Or better yet, check out my post on how to make vanilla extract at home with just 2 ingredients!
That's it! The secret is the cookie dough you buy. I made these with Pillsbury Confetti Cookie Dough, which has Funfetti sprinkles built in and is so easy to work with (not sponsored -- I just ran into this dough at Target and thought I would try it), but if you can't find that dough, just add some colorful sprinkles to your favorite sugar cookie dough!
And there you have it -- the basic ingredients for one of my favorite desserts! So once you have your ingredients, grab a 9x9 square pan and get started making your confetti bar cheesecake!
Best of all, this delicious dessert is so much simpler than a typical cheesecake -- no hot water bath, graham cracker crust, or springform pan needed!
Step by Step
The recipe card at the bottom of the post has the full instructions and ingredient measurements, but here are the steps for this simple recipe:
- Cookie dough base layer - Line a 9x9 baking dish with parchment paper. The cookie dough is separated into 12 cookie portions, so take 8 of those portions and press them into the bottom of the pan.
- Funfetti cheesecake filling - Now, to make your cheesecake batter just beat your room temperature cream cheese in a stand mixer or hand mixer until fluffy. Beat in sugar, egg, and vanilla until creamy, and then spread evenly over the cookie base.
- Cookie crumble topping - Then just break the last 4 cookie sections in small pieces and scatter on top of the cheesecake mixture. If you have some on hand, now is the time to toss on some extra sprinkles! And you're ready to bake this confetti cheesecake bar recipe!
Confetti Cheesecake Bars Variations
Love the idea of these confetti sugar cookie cheesecake bars for a birthday celebration, but you're in the mood for something other than sprinkles? This format can be customized for any flavor you like.
- Want to swap out the confetti cookies for peanut butter cookie dough? Sure!
- Or mix in some lemon zest into the cheesecake layer and add some lemon icing on top to make lemon cheesecake bars? Absolutely!
- In December, could you grab some gingerbread dough to make a super easy holiday dessert? Sounds amazing!
- Add in crushed oreos to make an oreo version similar to my No Bake Oreo Cheesecake!
There are so many ways you can update this easy recipe to make it your own. Share your own ideas in the comments!
Tips and F.A.Q.
Because of their cheesecake layer, this confetti cheesecake bar recipe should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
You can use one of the variations above for a different flavor, or just add your own sprinkles to the cookie dough as you're preparing the bars!
If you like sprinkles, you'll love my Birthday Rice Krispie Treats or my Valentine's Day Cake Pops! And sugar cookie lovers will like my Crumbl Sugar Cookies Recipe. Enjoy your treat with a refreshing Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso Recipe Starbucks Copycat!
Related Recipes
This confetti bar cheesecake recipe is just one of many amazing dessert bar recipes I've shared! If you like these, you should absolutely try my pineapple pecan cheesecake bars! They're layered cheesecake bars too, but with a thicker cheesecake layer and even more decadent! They're topped with a brown butter icing and filled with buttery pecans.
And you can find an even easier dessert bar recipe with my no-bake brown butter white chocolate Rice Krispie treats! This upgrade to the classic treats is absolutely irrestistible. They're so quick to make, but your family and guests will ask for them over and over!
And if you love dessert bar recipes, try my Mini Egg Brownies, my Dairy Free Brownies, or my Matcha Brownies! And check out my brand new Blueberry Cake Filling!
If you try this recipe, I would love it if you could leave a star review rating and comment below! It’s so wonderful hearing your feedback! And don’t forget to share your creations with me by tagging @chenee_today on Instagram!
📖 Recipe
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Ingredients
- 16-18 oz (454 g) Confetti Cookie Dough - Or regular cookie dough (just add your own sprinkles)
- 8 oz (227 g) cream cheese - room temperature
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg - room temperature
- ½ teaspoon (2 ml) pure vanilla extract
- extra sprinkles - (optional)
- baking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x9 square baking pan and line with parchment paper.baking spray
- Press 8 cookie dough sections (or about ⅔rds of the dough) evenly into the bottom of the pan.16-18 oz Confetti Cookie Dough
- In the bowl of a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, beat softened cream cheese until fluffy.8 oz cream cheese
- Beat in sugar, egg, and vanilla until creamy. Spread evenly over the cookie base.½ cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Break remaining cookie portions into small pieces and scatter over cheesecake layer. Top with additional sprinkles, if desired.16-18 oz Confetti Cookie Dough, extra sprinkles
- Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes, or until cheesecake is set and cookie topping is slightly golden. Cool completely before slicing into bars.
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Last Updated on March 27, 2025 by Chenée Lewis
Elizabeth Flight says
These cheesecake bars are so delicious and so much fun! Perfect for my daughters birthday! Great recipe!
Chenée Lewis says
So glad you enjoyed! Thank you!
Andrea Metlika says
Super fun and delicious! My grandkids are going to love these. I'm going to love these.
Chenée Lewis says
Definitely! Great for all ages!
Jess says
How fun are these?! Perfect for any occasion.
Chenée Lewis says
Absolutely! I love making these.
Mindy Fewless says
These are what funfetti dreams are made of!! Came out perfectly and the whole family loved them!
Chenée Lewis says
Wonderful!!
Stephanie Stott says
These look delectable ? Can't wait to try this recipe out!
Chenée Today says
Thanks! I hope you enjoy them 🙂
Sara Abu-G says
Delicious and decadent!! The perfect mix between creamy cheesecake and crunchy cookie. I made it with chocolate chip cookie dough, and added walnuts for an added bite. Thank you Chenee!
Chenée says
Thank YOU Sara!!! I'm so glad you liked them 🙂 🙂 🙂