Gooey Butter Bars Recipe

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Buttery, sweet, and oh so gooey – that’s what you’re signing up for when you bake a batch of these Gooey Butter Bars. Gooey Butter Bars are simple dessert bars with a thick, buttery crust and a gooey cream cheese filling. One bite and you’ll be hooked! These babies are perfect for those sweet tooth cravings, family gatherings or just a delicious dessert after dinner. The combination of the crunchy crust and the creamy, sweet filling create a balance that might just cause a serious addiction. I betcha’ cookie that once you try them, you’ll be making these again and again.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 20 bars
Yield: 1 9×13-inch pan

Alrighty then, let’s dive right into baking these delectable bars of happiness!

Ingredients & Equipment You’ll Need

• 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 3 eggs
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 4 cups confectioners’ sugar

For the equipment, you’ll need a 9×13-inch baking pan and a large mixing bowl.

The yellow cake mix gives the crust that extra flavor and unique texture, while the cream cheese and eggs create the gooey goodness on the top layer. And remember, we’re making dessert here ��� calories don’t count!

How To Make Gooey Butter Bars

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan.
2. In a bowl, combine cake mix, melted butter and one egg, then press it into the bottom of the prepared pan.
3. In a clean bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the remaining 2 eggs, one at a time. Gradually add the powdered sugar. Spread cream cheese mixture over the cake layer in the pan.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until the bars are browned and a toothpick inserted into the filling comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.

Tips For The Best Results

• Use a glass baking dish if possible, it helps the bars bake evenly.
• Don’t overbake! The center should be slightly gooey when you take it out of the oven.

Storage Tips

• Gooey Butter Bars are best served at room temperature and can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use a different flavor of cake mix?
A: Sure! Chocolate, lemon, strawberry ��� feel free to experiment.

Q: Can these bars be frozen?
A: Absolutely! Just wrap them well in plastic wrap and foil.

Q: I’m allergic to gluten. Can I use a gluten-free cake mix?
A: Totally. You can use any gluten-free cake mix variety.

Q: Can I add any toppings?
A: Yes, adding a sprinkle of powdered sugar on top gives them an extra pop.

Q: Can I make these bars a day ahead?
A: Definitely, they taste even better the next day.

Nutritional Facts of Gooey Butter Bars

Each Gooey Butter Bar has about 300 calories, 10 grams of fat, 40 grams of carbohydrates and 2 grams of protein.

To wrap things up: Gooey Butter Bars are the bomb! Easy to make, taste out-of-this-world-delicious and always a hit. My suggestion? Serve them with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for maximum indulgence. Happy baking, folks!

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