Description
Chocolate chip ooey gooey bars deliver pure dessert bliss with layers of rich chocolate and creamy caramel. Homemade comfort treats promise sweet satisfaction for chocolate enthusiasts seeking irresistible indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups (440 grams) powdered sugar
- 8 ounces (226 grams) softened cream cheese
- 3 eggs (2 beaten eggs, 1 whole egg)
- 2 sticks (226 grams) melted butter
- 1 box dry yellow cake mix
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly grease a 9×13 inch (23×33 centimeters) baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Base Layer: Blend cake mix, melted butter, and egg in a medium bowl until forming a cohesive dough, then press evenly across the pan’s bottom to create a uniform foundation.
- Cream Cheese Filling: Whip cream cheese using an electric mixer until smooth, then integrate eggs and powdered sugar, whisking continuously to develop a velvety, lump-free mixture.
- Assembly: Gently cascade the cream cheese filling over the cake mix base, spreading uniformly with a spatula to ensure complete coverage.
- Baking: Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring for a light golden surface while maintaining a slight wobble in the center.
- Cooling and Serving: Transfer to a wire rack and allow complete cooling for 1-2 hours, enabling the bars to set properly. Once cooled, slice into desired portions and serve at room temperature for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Prep Surface Protection: Line the baking pan with parchment paper for easier removal and cleanup, allowing clean bar extraction without sticking.
- Temperature Precision: Allow cream cheese and butter to reach room temperature before mixing to ensure smoother blending and consistent texture.
- Mixing Technique: Use gentle folding motions when incorporating powdered sugar to prevent air bubbles and maintain a silky, dense filling.
- Cooling Critical: Resist cutting bars immediately after baking; complete cooling enables proper setting and prevents crumbly, messy portions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg