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Gooey Butter Bars Recipe

This easy gooey bar recipe starts with a cake mix and has a gooey creamy filling - it's the perfect easy brunch coffee cake or delicious dessert.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 bars
Author: Dorothy Kern
Cost: $8

Ingredients

Bottom Layer:

Top Layer:

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg in a large bowl. Mix with an electric mixer until smooth and crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan. Set aside.
  • Wipe out the bowl. Add cream cheese, melted butter, eggs and vanilla and mix to break up the cream cheese. Add powdered sugar and mix until smooth and no lumps remain.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake mixture in prepared pan. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until light golden on top and no longer glossy.
  • Cool completely. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and slice into bars for serving.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Freeze in a single layer for up to 3 months.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 308IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg

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