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Ooey Gooey Bars Recipe

Ooey Gooey Bars Recipe

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

Ingredients

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Cake Base:

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg

Cream Cheese Layer:

  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Mix Cake Base: Combine cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg in a bowl to form a dough. Press into the prepared dish as the crust.
  3. Prepare Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add 2 eggs, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Spread this mixture over the crust.
  4. Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes until edges are golden but center is slightly jiggly.
  5. Cool and Serve: Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.

Notes

  • The bars will set as they cool. Avoid overbaking for a gooey center.
  • For variety, consider adding chocolate chips or crushed candy as toppings.

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