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Ooey Gooey Bars

Classic gooey butter bars with a soft cake-like crust and rich cream cheese topping baked into a sweet, chewy dessert. Simple, indulgent, and perfect for potlucks, holidays, or anytime dessert cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Baked Goods, Bar Cookies, Dessert, Family Favorites, Holiday Treats
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box yellow cake mix dry mix only
  • 8 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 egg for crust
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 16 oz powdered sugar

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix dry cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg until combined. Press dough evenly into the bottom of prepared pan.
  3. In a separate large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs and beat 1 to 2 minutes, then mix in powdered sugar until well blended.
  4. Pour cream cheese mixture over crust and spread evenly.
  5. Bake 25 to 30 minutes until set but still soft and gooey in the center.
  6. Remove from oven and cool completely before cutting into bars.

Notes

Dust with extra powdered sugar before serving if desired. Lemon cake mix or chocolate cake mix make great variations.