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Ooey Gooey Bars Recipe

Ooey Gooey Bars Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in these irresistible Ooey Gooey Bars featuring a buttery yellow cake crust topped with a rich cream cheese layer. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg

For the Cream Cheese Layer:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Additional:

  • Nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
  2. Prepare the Crust: In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg to form a dough. Press the dough into the pan to create the crust.
  3. Make the Cream Cheese Layer: Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add 2 eggs, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth.
  4. Assemble and Bake: Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust. Bake for 35-40 minutes until set with a slightly jiggly center.
  5. Cool and Serve: Let the bars cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Enhance with chocolate chips, nuts, or peanut butter for added flavor.
  • Small servings are recommended due to richness. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 31g
  • Sodium: 190mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 41g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg