Ooey Gooey Chess Bars
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these Ooey Gooey Chess Bars, a nostalgic Southern classic that combines layers of rich, buttery decadence with melt-in-your-mouth creaminess. Featuring a golden yellow cake mix crust and a luscious topping of cream cheese, powdered sugar, and a hint of vanilla, these bars are perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a short bake in the oven, this easy-to-follow recipe delivers a dessert that’s irresistibly gooey in the center yet lightly crisp on top. Ideal for potlucks, celebrations, or a sweet treat at home, these chess bars are best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature. Make these crowd-pleasers today and discover why they’re a timeless favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and 1 large egg. Stir until the mixture comes together into a thick dough.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust layer. Set aside.
In another large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, and mix until fully incorporated.
Add 2 large eggs, vanilla extract, and salt to the cream cheese mixture. Continue mixing until smooth and creamy.
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust layer in the baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is just set. Be careful not to overbake; the center should remain slightly gooey.
Remove the chess bars from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan completely before slicing into squares.
For best results, chill the bars for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator before serving to make them easier to cut.
Serve at room temperature or chilled, and enjoy the ooey gooey goodness!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5104 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 187.5 g | 240% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.4 g | 447% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 933 mg | 311% | |
| Sodium | 3824 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 857.2 g | 312% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 682.0 g | ||
| Protein | 55.9 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 781 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 909 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
