Ooey Gooey Chess Bars

Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these Ooey Gooey Chess Bars, a nostalgic Southern classic that combines layers of rich, buttery decadence with melt-in-your-mouth creaminess. Featuring a golden yellow cake mix crust and a luscious topping of cream cheese, powdered sugar, and a hint of vanilla, these bars are perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a short bake in the oven, this easy-to-follow recipe delivers a dessert that’s irresistibly gooey in the center yet lightly crisp on top. Ideal for potlucks, celebrations, or a sweet treat at home, these chess bars are best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature. Make these crowd-pleasers today and discover why they’re a timeless favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 35/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 1 large egg
• 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and 1 large egg. Stir until the mixture comes together into a thick dough.

Step 3

Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust layer. Set aside.

Step 4

In another large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, and mix until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Add 2 large eggs, vanilla extract, and salt to the cream cheese mixture. Continue mixing until smooth and creamy.

Step 6

Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust layer in the baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is just set. Be careful not to overbake; the center should remain slightly gooey.

Step 8

Remove the chess bars from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan completely before slicing into squares.

Step 9

For best results, chill the bars for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator before serving to make them easier to cut.

Step 10

Serve at room temperature or chilled, and enjoy the ooey gooey goodness!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1367.9 grams (1367.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5104

Total Fat 187.50g	240%
Saturated Fat 89.40g	447%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 933mg	311%
Sodium 3824mg	166%
Total Carbohydrate 857.20g	312%
Dietary Fiber 4.50g	16%
Total Sugars 682.00g
Protein 55.90g	112%

Vitamin D 121IU	605%
Calcium 781mg	60%
Iron 11mg	60%
Potassium 909mg	19%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.6%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 64.2%