ooey gooey bars

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 45 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Intensity:

• Difficulty Level: Easy

Ingredients:

Crust:

• 1 package (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg

Filling:

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 16 ounces powdered sugar (about 3 3/4 cups)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Prepare Crust:
   • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, and egg. Mix until well combined and a dough forms.
   • Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
3. Prepare Filling:
   • In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
   • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
   • Gradually add the melted butter, mixing until smooth.
   • Slowly add the powdered sugar, mixing until fully incorporated and smooth.
4. Assemble and Bake:
   • Pour the filling over the crust and spread it out evenly.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
5. Cool and Serve:
   • Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the baking dish. Once cooled, cut into bars.
   • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (per serving, assuming 20 servings):

• Calories: 290 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 39g
• Protein: 3g
• Fat: 14g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 30g
• Sodium: 190mg

Enjoy your rich and decadent Ooey Gooey Bars!