Ooey Gooey Bars

These Ooey Gooey Bars are soft and fluffy, with a slightly crisp crust, they’re sweet, but not too sweet.

Basically, they’re delicious!

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Why Do I Love Ooey Gooey Bars?

Ooey gooey bars are a fantastic dessert that just about anyone will love. I enjoy them because they:

• Taste great without using any chocolate 
• Produce a very subtle taste 
• Practically melt in your hand out of the oven 
• Prepare and cook very quickly 
• Work well for many meals
• Almost always go down well with others

Why Is It Called Ooey Gooey Bars?

Anyone who’s made ooey gooey bars knows why this dessert got its name: their filling is creamy and gooey. While it sounds silly, it’s definitely a good thing for anyone who’s eaten them.

How Do You Serve Ooey Gooey Bars?

Cut ooey gooey bars right out of the oven after cooling, and serve them as a dessert. Add a dollop of whipped cream, if you like, or even some peanuts to give it more crunch.

Ooey Gooey Bars Cooking Tips:

• Check them regularly after 20 minutes to remove them just when the cream solidifies 
• Get your kids involved in mixing to speed up the process 
• Use parchment paper instead of grease to produce a firmer crust

Variations of Ooey Gooey Bars:

Here are a few ways you can vary your ooey gooey bar recipes to improve their taste:

• Add chocolate cake mix to add a different texture 
• Cut back on the butter to make them a little healthier 
• Choose a deliciously flavored cream cheese to alter its flavor 
• Top it with sprinkles to give it more texture
• Spread a whipped topping on it to give it more depth

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• Yellow cake mix, dry- not prepared
• Butter, melted
• Egg

Gooey layer:

• Cream cheese softened
• Eggs, beaten
• Powdered sugar

How to make ooey gooey butter bars?

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/175°F.

Step 2. Mix the cake mix with the butter and the egg until smooth and well combined.

Step 3. Take to a 9×13 baking pan, and press evenly over the bottom. Reserve.

Step 4. Beat the cream cheese and add the eggs to another bowl. Beat for one minute, or until you get a smooth consistency. Then, add the powdered sugar and beat until well combined. 

Step 5. Pour over the crust and take to the oven for about 30 minutes. When it’s done, let cool completely before cutting.

Enjoy warm!

Ooey Gooey Bars

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 1 – 9×13 inch cake

These Ooey Gooey Bars are soft and fluffy, with a slightly crisp crust, they're sweet, but not too sweet. Basically, they're delicious!

4.30 from 47 votes

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Ingredients 

FOR CRUST:

• 1 box yellow cake mix, dry- not prepared
• 8 Tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 egg

GOOEY LAYER:

• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 16 oz. powdered sugar

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a medium bowl, combine cake mix, melted butter and egg. Mix until smooth and well combined.
• Pat and press dough evenly over the bottom of a greased 9×13 baking pan. Set aside.
• In a separate large bowl, beat and cream the cream cheese. Add the eggs and beat until smooth for a minute or two. Add powdered sugar and continue to beat until well combined.
• Pour over crust and bake at 350 degrees F for about 25-30 minutes or until done. Do not over bake.
• When done, remove from oven and let cool completely before cutting into.

Nutrition

Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 457mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 57g

Author: Marta

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How Do You Store Ooey Gooey Bars?

Place your ooey gooey bars in a sealed plastic bag or container and put in your fridge. Remove and reheat when you want to eat them.

How Do You Reheat Ooey Gooey Bars?

Place a cooled ooey gooey bar on a microwave-safe plate and warm for 10 seconds. This should warm it up a little without cooking it. If it’s still a little cool, cook it in 10-second increments until ready.

How Long Do Ooey Gooey Bars Last in the Fridge?

Your ooey gooey bars should last for over a week in the fridge before they go bad. Throw them away when you notice a terrible smell or if any mold grows on them.

Can I Make Ahead Ooey Gooey Bars?

Yes, you can mix the ingredients ahead of time and store them in a fridge before cooking. That said, it’s usually best to use fresh ingredients to ensure that they’re delicious.

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