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Cream Cheese Blondie Bars Recipe — Gooey, Chewy Dessert Bars

With a brown sugar blondie base, cream cheese frosting, and a sprinkling of walnuts and Heath toffee, these Cream Cheese Blondie Bars are truly irresistible.

Cream Cheese Blondie Bars with cream cheese frosting, walnuts and Heath toffee

I’ve been meaning to share these bars for months — they were made back in January and have been a favorite ever since. If you’re like me, comfort food and baked treats are worth every indulgent bite, especially during the colder months. These bars are dangerously good: I found myself sneaking a taste every five minutes while photographing them, and returning to cut a tiny sliver each time I passed the kitchen. Once these are around, your willpower will be tested.

I often send desserts home with my husband’s friends so I don’t eat everything myself, but these bars drew rave reviews and several requests to make them again. A few even declared them their favorite thing I’ve ever baked. They’re perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or simply for keeping on hand when you want an indulgent treat.

They’re rich yet balanced: a brown sugar blondie base that’s chewy and buttery, topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting, and finished with crunchy walnuts and sweet Heath toffee bits. I can’t wait for you to try them. Now, I’m off to bake another batch.

Cream Cheese Blondie Bars topped with chopped walnuts and toffee bits

Cream Cheese Blondie Bars | Garnish & Glaze

Cream Cheese Blondie Bars

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
24
Author:
Garnish and Glaze

Ingredients

For the blondie base:

  • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup walnuts, chopped

For the frosting and topping:

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk (to thin)
  • 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped (for topping)
  • 1/3 cup Heath toffee bits

Instructions

For the blondie base:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. Cream the softened butter and brown sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla, and beat until combined.
  3. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt; mix until just combined. Stir in the chopped walnuts.
  4. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 18–21 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the blondie layer to cool completely before frosting.

For the frosting and assembly:

  1. Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and softened butter together until smooth. Add the vanilla. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, then add milk one tablespoon at a time until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. Beat until smooth and creamy.
  2. Spread the frosting over the cooled blondie base. Sprinkle with the remaining chopped walnuts and Heath toffee bits. Cut into 24 bars and store in an airtight container.

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