Cream Cheese Squares

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These cream cheese bars are very easy and deliciously rich and gooey.

Submitted by Ann
Updated on June 5, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
24 squares
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar, divided

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ cup butter, melted

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

  3. Unroll one can of crescent rolls and press dough into the bottom of the prepared pan. Set second can aside.

    Crescent roll dough at the bottom of a baking pan

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  4. Mix together cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy. Spread over crescent dough layer.

    Cream cheese mixture on top of crescent roll dough in a white baking pan

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  5. Unroll second can of crescent rolls and lay dough on top of cream cheese mixture; do not press down. Pour melted butter over the entire pan.

    Raw Cream Cheese Squares topped with butter in a white baking pan

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  6. Combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl; sprinkle on top.

    Raw Cream Cheese Squares topped with butter and brown sugar in a white baking pan

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  7. Bake in the preheated oven until top is crisp and golden, 25 to 30 minutes.

    Cream Cheese Squares in a white baking pan

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  8. Once cool, cut into 24 squares. Enjoy!

    Cream Cheese Squares on plates next to a glass with milk

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

213 Calories
14g Fat
18g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 213
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 246mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 3g 6%
Calcium 17mg 1%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 25mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.