ooey gooey bars
Learn how to make delectable ooey gooey bars with simple pantry ingredients. This easy dessert recipe combines a buttery base with gooey filling for the perfect sweet treat.
Ingredients
Crust Layer:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 12 tablespoons 1 ½ sticks salted butter, melted
- 1 egg
Filling Layer:
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Ingredients for Variations:
- Chocolate chips
- Chopped pecans or walnuts
- Fresh berries raspberries, blueberries, cranberries
- Coconut flakes
- Pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat & Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
Prepare the Crust Layer
- In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and egg.
- Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the greased baking dish.
Make the Filling
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing continuously.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, beating until fully combined.
Assemble & Bake
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust layer, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the edges are golden but the center remains slightly jiggly.
Cool & Serve
- Let the bars cool completely before slicing.
- Dust with powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
- Serve as is, or pair with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.