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Ooey Gooey Butter Bars

Rich, sweet, and ultra-soft Ooey Gooey Butter Bars with a buttery cake crust and creamy, melt-in-your-mouth filling.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Cookie Batter
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 egg large
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
Gooey Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3.5 cups powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. Combine cake mix, melted butter, and egg until dough forms. Press into bottom of pan.
  3. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
  4. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until creamy.
  5. Pour cream cheese mixture over crust and spread evenly.
  6. Bake 35–40 minutes until golden on edges but slightly jiggly in center.
  7. Cool completely before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Do not overbake—center should remain gooey for authentic texture.