Ooey Gooey Bars are the epitome of indulgent, melt-in-your-mouth treats that are incredibly simple to make. With just a handful of ingredients including cake mix, butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar, these bars come together quickly and are always a hit with crowds. The crust, made from cake mix, is topped with a rich and creamy layer of cream cheese and powdered sugar, resulting in a decadent dessert that’s sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Perfect for potlucks, parties, or simply as a treat for yourself, these bars are a timeless favorite that everyone will love.
Ingredients:
For Crust:
- 1 box yellow cake mix, dry (not prepared)
- 8 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 egg
Gooey Layer:
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 16 oz. powdered sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Prepare Crust: In a medium bowl, mix together the dry cake mix, melted butter, and egg until smooth and well combined.
- Press Crust: Pat and press the dough evenly over the bottom of a greased 9×13 baking pan. Set aside.
- Prepare Gooey Layer: In a separate large bowl, beat and cream the softened cream cheese. Add the beaten eggs and beat until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, continuing to beat until well combined and creamy.
- Layer and Bake: Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the baking pan, spreading it evenly. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 25-30 minutes, or until the bars are set and slightly golden on top. Be careful not to overbake.
- Cool and Serve: Once done, remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely before cutting into squares or bars. This will ensure that they set properly and have the perfect texture.
Tips:
- Use an electric mixer to ensure that the cream cheese mixture is smooth and free of any lumps.
- Don’t overmix the crust; just mix until the ingredients are combined to avoid a tough texture.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting to ensure clean, neat slices.
- Feel free to customize these bars by adding nuts, chocolate chips, or other mix-ins to the cream cheese layer for added texture and flavor.
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