Ooey Gooey Bars

Here’s a delicious recipe for Ooey Gooey Bars!

Ingredients:

Base Layer:

• 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg

Topping:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or nuts (for variety)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Base: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg. Stir until well combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
3. Make the Topping: In another large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
4. Assemble: Pour the cream cheese mixture over the base layer in the baking dish, spreading it evenly.
5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes. The top should be golden brown, but still slightly gooey in the center.
6. Cool and Slice: Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting them into squares.

Enjoy your rich and ooey-gooey treat!