Ooey Gooey Bars
Delightfully gooey bars made with a buttery cake mix base, creamy filling, and chocolate chips for the ultimate comfort dessert.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz) The base of our bars; quick and requires no sifting.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Adds richness and binds everything together.
- 2 large eggs Essential for structure; can substitute with applesauce (not recommended for first-timers).
For the filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened The secret star ingredient.
- 1 cup powdered sugar Adds sweetness.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Opt for pure vanilla extract for depth.
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Classic choice for these bars.
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk (1 can) The magic that pulls everything together.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and eggs until well mixed into a thick batter.
- Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the greased baking pan.
Cream Cheese Filling
- In another bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Assembly
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust in the pan.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the cream cheese layer.
- Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk over the entire mixture.
Baking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and set.
- Let it cool in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate chips for better flavor. Don’t forget to soften the cream cheese to avoid lumps!
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 180mgSugar: 20g
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