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Ooey Gooey Bars

Indulge in layers of rich cream cheese, buttery crust, and luscious chocolate with these easy-to-make Ooey Gooey Bars, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 egg
For the filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the chocolate layer
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk (1 can)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and one egg. Stir until a crumbly dough forms. This will be your crust.
  3. Press this dough evenly into the bottom of your prepared dish.
  4. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until well blended.
  5. Spread this cream cheese mixture over the crust layer.
  6. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt together the chocolate chips and the sweetened condensed milk, stirring until smooth.
  7. Pour this chocolate mixture over the cream cheese layer, spreading it evenly.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  2. Allow cooling completely before cutting into squares and serving.

Notes

To store your remaining bars, cover them with plastic wrap or place them in an airtight container. They can be kept at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week. They freeze well for up to 3 months.