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With a rich Oreo crust and Snickers-filled cheesecake topping, these Snickers cheesecake bars are one of the best desserts out there! They’re creamy, chocolatey, and sure to be loved by everyone! This is your sign to make a double batch.

Calling all Snickers fans! Boy do I have the desserts for you! This Snickers salad, no-bake Snickers bar pie, and homemade Snickers bars are a few more delicious desserts you’ve got to try!

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Snickers Cheesecake Bars Recipe

I apologize in advance for making you gain ten pounds just by looking at the picture. But dang these are good! My three favorite things in a bar. Snickers, oreos, and cheesecake. There’s no better combination!

In a previous post I mentioned that I used to hate chocolate. Until I was 15! Snickers broke me of my hate for chocolate. I mean, how could it not? Nougat, caramel, and peanuts are the most delicious trio. These Snickers cheesecake bars are quickly becoming one of my favorite desserts because they’re everything good about a Snickers bar and more! The creamy cheesecake filling and Oreo crust really takes the flavor to the next level. Let’s make some!

Ingredients Needed

I love these Snickers cheesecake bars because they don’t have a super lengthy ingredient list. You’ll probably have a lot of them on hand already! If you’re looking for measurements, then head down to the recipe card at the end of the post!

  • Crushed Oreos: These are for the crust. I used regular Oreos but feel free to try out different types!
  • Melted Butter: Adds rich flavor to the crust and helps it solidify.
  • Cream Cheese: Because you want the cheesecake filling to be smooth, make sure this is softened to room temperature.
  • Sour Cream: It may seem unconventional, but I love adding sour cream because it adds a hint of tang and makes the filling smooth and creamy.
  • Egg: Binds all of the ingredients together!
  • Sugar: Regular white sugar works great to sweeten up these bars.
  • Vanilla Extract: Deepens the flavor of the bars. Use pure vanilla extract if you can!
  • Snickers Bars: Both regular and snack size Snickers bars work, you just want to make sure you have about 1.5 cups total.
  • Milk Chocolate Chips: Added on top for a little chocolatey goodness! Feel free to use dark, semi-sweet, or white chocolate chips instead.

How to Make Snickers Cheesecake Bars

These are so easy to make! I love this recipe because all you have to do is mix and layer. The end result? A delicious Oreo crust with a creamy cheesecake center. The snickers soften and the caramel just oozes out. This dessert is so good you won’t worry about the calories! Another dessert you’ll have to try next are these insanely good Snickers brownies. I just can’t get enough of the delicious chocolatey, peanut flavor!

  1. Preheat Oven, Prep Pan: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Then prepare a 8×8 baking pan by lining it with aluminum foil allowing the sides to overhang for easy removal.
  2. Form Crust: In a food processor add the Oreos and pulse until they are a fine crumb. Then, in a mixing bowl combine crushed oreos and butter. Press into the bottom of your pan and bake for 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  3. Cheesecake Mixture: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, egg, sugar and vanilla together until combined and smooth.
  4. Mix In Remaining Ingredients, Bake: Fold in the chopped snickers and spread over the crust. Top with chocolate chips and bake it for 30-35 minutes or until cheesecake is set.
  5. Cool and Serve: You have to cool completely in the refrigerator for 3 hours. The waiting is the hardest part. Once cooled, lift the foil out of the pan and cut into small squares. Enjoy!
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Tips and Variations

Here are a few easy ways you can customize and perfect these delicious Snickers cheesecake bars! You’re going to absolutely LOVE how they turn out!

  • Let Them Chill: This is the hardest part, I know, but you’ve got to let your Snickers cheesecake bars chill in the fridge in order to set properly. This will help them be cut into nice, uniform slices! I recommend refrigerating them for at least 3 hours.
  • Flavor Variations: One of my favorite things about this recipe is that you can switch up the flavors easily! Try out both different flavors of Oreo for your crust and Snickers variations until you’ve created the dessert bars of your dreams! Another thing I like to do is add a drizzle of caramel sauce on top for a little extra decadence.

A Reader’s Review

“I actually made these last night and they were a huge success. They were gone by tonight, so, I made them again. Now that I’ve tasted them your right waiting is the hardest part. Thank you !!”

Pam

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Storing Leftovers

These Snickers cheesecake bars are best enjoyed the same day you make them, but can be kept in the fridge and enjoyed a few days after as well!

In the Refrigerator: Store leftover bars in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

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I love dessert bars because they’re so easy to make and always please a crowd. (I don’t blame you if you choose to make a batch for yourself instead!) Here are a few more recipes I know you and your family will love!

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Snickers Cheesecake Bars

By: Alyssa Rivers

With a rich Oreo crust and Snickers-filled cheesecake topping, these Snickers cheesecake bars are one of the best desserts out there! They're creamy, chocolatey, and sure to be loved by everyone! This is your sign to make a double batch.

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes

Refrigerate Time: 3 hours hours

Total Time: 3 hours hours 55 minutes minutes

Servings: 16 Bars

Ingredients

  • 25 Oreos about 2 1/2 cups crushed Oreos
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 ounces snicker bars chopped (about 1.5 cups total)
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 8×8 baking pan by lining it with aluminum foil allowing the sides to overhang for easy removal.

  • In a food processor add the Oreos and pulse until they are a fine crumb. In a mixing bowl combine crushed oreos and butter. Press into the bottom of your pan and bake for 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.

  • In a medium sized mixing bowl, Beat the cream cheese, sour cream, egg, sugar and vanilla together until combined and smooth.

  • Fold in the chopped snickers and spread over the crust. Top with chocolate chips and bake it doe 30-35 minutes or until cheesecake is set.

  • You have to cool completely in the refrigerator for 3 hours. The waiting is the hardest part. Once cooled, lift the foil out of the pan and cut into small squares. Enjoy!

Notes

Originally posted July 30, 2013

Updated November 11, 2022

Nutrition

Calories: 445kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 213mgFiber: 2gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 582IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

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About Alyssa Rivers

Alyssa Rivers is the author of 'The Tried and True Cookbook', a professional food photographer and experienced recipe-developer. Having a passion for cooking, her tried and true recipes have been featured on Good Morning America, Today Food, Buzzfeed and more.

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FAQs

Are Snickers chocolate good for you? ›

In a ranking by three nutritionists, Snickers bars were cumulatively rated as the healthiest candy bar, even over plain milk chocolate. While all chocolate-based candy bars contained the same range of calories, Snickers bars had the lowest amount of saturated and trans fats.

How long are Snickers good for? ›

Ingredients and Shelf Life

Snickers bars generally maintain their quality for 6 to 12 months if they are unopened and stored in proper conditions: a cool and dry place. Opened Snickers bars, however, are best consumed within 1 to 2 weeks, especially if stored in the fridge.

What is the unhealthiest candy? ›

"Nerds Candy leads the ranking this Halloween with a notable 93g of sugar per 100g." the report said, "With over 135,000 pounds of Nerds produced every single day, a recommended serving size of 15g is advised due to its substantial sugar content, representing 27% of the daily recommended added-sugar intake."

What's the healthiest chocolate bar? ›

Studies show a bar with 70 percent cacao offers optimal health benefits, and 85 percent dark chocolate has mood-boosting qualities, according to a 2022 study. Go for the highest percentage you'll actually enjoy, though — eating chocolate should be fun.

Can you eat chocolate 2 years out of date? ›

Dark chocolate, with its higher cacao content, can be good to eat for as long as three years past the best before. Due to their high milk contents, milk and white chocolates might not last as long as dark, but their longevity is still nothing to sniff at — you can expect to get another 8 months or so out of it.

Can you eat candy 2 years out of date? ›

“In the case of most commercially processed foods, it's contamination during processing and packaging that leads to foodborne illness, not the age of the food. So, even after some time passes, candy should be safe to eat as long as it was properly handled and it remains unopened prior to eating.”

Can I eat candy from 2 years ago? ›

If it contains nuts or chocolate, it'll expire faster. If not, the less moisture and fat that type of candy has, the longer it will last. Upper end on lifespan for the most persevering candies is two years, but most are about 6 months.

What do Snickers do to your body? ›

High calories and sugars

Excess calories can accumulate as fat and cause obesity, heart diseases, etc. As you can see from the table, a Snickers Singles Size Chocolate Candy Bars bar gives 250 calories, i.e., 12.5 percent of the recommended calorie intake.

Is it good to eat Snickers everyday? ›

Eating a Snickers candy bar every day can contribute to weight gain if it exceeds your daily caloric needs and is not balanced with a healthy overall diet and lifestyle.

What is the healthiest candy bar to eat? ›

Just about any food, including candy bars, can be incorporated into a nutritious and balanced diet in moderation — especially when you choose healthy candy bars.
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Is it OK to eat Snickers at night? ›

Candy, in general, is a bad idea right before bed. The high sugar amounts in candy introduce that blood sugar spike right as you're trying to wind down. It's also common for candy to contain chocolate, so you're risking consuming caffeine right before bed. Saturated and trans-fats are also common in candy.

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