Irresistible Ooey Gooey Bars

🍰 Irresistible Ooey Gooey Bars Recipe

Ingredients:

For the crust:

1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

1 large egg

For the filling:

1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

3¾ cups powdered sugar (yes, really!)

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

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Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

2. Make the crust:

In a bowl, mix together the cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg until it forms a soft dough. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.

3. Make the filling:

Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add in the eggs and vanilla, and mix well. Slowly beat in the powdered sugar, then pour in the melted butter and mix until smooth and creamy.

4. Assemble:

Pour the filling over the crust and spread evenly.

5. Bake:

Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Don't overbake—it’s supposed to be gooey!

6. Cool completely before cutting into bars. Dust with a little extra powdered sugar if you’re feelin’ fancy!

💛 Pro Tip: Try switching up the cake mix flavor—chocolate, red velvet, or lemon make fun variations. And for the holidays? Add a sprinkle of chopped pecans or a swirl of fruit jam before baking!