Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Chess Bars

Delicious and easy - my kind of dessert.  I have made the Chess Bars several times and everyone always enjoys them. This recipe is super easy and yummy!

Chess Bars
Ingredients for bars:
1 (2-layer) package yellow cake mix
½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1 egg

Ingredients for topping:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (1-pound) package confectioners’ sugar
3 eggs

Directions:
Combine the cake mix, butter and one egg in a bowl and mix well. Press over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Combine the cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar and three eggs in a bowl and mix well. Pour over the cake mix mixture. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely. Cut into squares.
Option: Sprinkle with confestioners' sugar.

Makes 2 dozen.