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Ooey Gooey Butter Bars

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Ooey Gooey Butter Bars Everyone Will Love

Delight in these irresistible Ooey Gooey Butter Bars, a Southern classic dessert with a buttery crust and creamy filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix or substitute with white or lemon cake mix
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1 large Egg room temperature
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese full-fat, softened
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 3¾ cups Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract or almond extract for variation

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • baking pan
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. Combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg in a mixing bowl to form a thick dough. Press the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then add the 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly before gradually adding 3¾ cups of sifted powdered sugar.
  4. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust and bake for 40–45 minutes until golden brown, keeping the center slightly gooey.
  5. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for a couple of hours before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bars can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days, in the fridge for up to 5 days, and in the freezer for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave for a warm treat.

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