๐Ÿงˆโœจ Ooey Gooey Butter Bars ๐Ÿฐ

These Ooey Gooey Butter Bars are the ultimate indulgence! With a buttery crust and a creamy, gooey topping, this classic treat is perfect for any occasion. Get ready to wow your taste buds and your guests! ๐Ÿคฉ


๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients:

For the Crust:

  • ๐Ÿงˆ 1 box yellow cake mix
  • ๐Ÿณ 1 large egg
  • ๐Ÿงˆ 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

For the Gooey Layer:

  • ๐Ÿง€ 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ๐Ÿฅš 2 large eggs
  • ๐Ÿš 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ๐Ÿงˆ 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • ๐Ÿถ 1 tsp vanilla extract

๐Ÿ”ฅ Instructions:

1๏ธโƒฃ Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the yellow cake mix, egg, and melted butter until a soft dough forms.
  3. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish to form the crust.

2๏ธโƒฃ Make the Gooey Topping:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add the eggs, powdered sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Beat until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
  3. Pour the gooey layer over the crust, spreading it evenly.

3๏ธโƒฃ Bake to Perfection:

  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 40โ€“45 minutes. The top should be golden, but the center should still jiggle slightly for that ooey-gooey texture.
  2. Let the bars cool completely before slicing into squares.

๐Ÿฏ Why Youโ€™ll Love This Recipe:

  • Gooey Goodness: The perfect balance of buttery, creamy, and sweet layers!
  • Simple Ingredients: Made with pantry staples you likely already have.
  • Versatile Treat: Great for potlucks, holidays, or just because!
  • Kid-Approved: A hit with the whole familyโ€”watch them disappear in no time!

Treat yourself to these Ooey Gooey Butter Bars, and let the buttery decadence melt in your mouth! ๐Ÿงˆ๐Ÿฐโœจ