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Cream Cheese Bars I

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"This cookie has a chewy bottom crust with a sweet cream cheese layer on top. I like this best with a yellow or lemon cake mix." — Charlene

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Original recipe makes 2 dozen Change Servings

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 egg, beaten

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 eggs, beaten
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 15 x 10 inch sheet pan.
Mix together cake mix, butter or margarine, and 1 egg. Press mixture into pan.
In a small bowl, mix together cream cheese, 2 eggs, and confectioners' sugar. Pour mixture on top of cake mixture.
Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool, and cut into squares.

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These are so dreadfully delicious! We call them Interstate 45 bars (it's an old family recipe handed down by my grandmother). Instead of using all powdered sugar, I used 1 cup of powdered and 1 cup of packed brown sugar and added 1 tsp of vanilla. I also sifted a little powdered sugar on top after they came out of the oven. They are rich and sooo good with a tall glass of milk. Thanks for sharing Charlene.

—JOSIE

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Feb 05, 2008

Hmmm....I didn't think it was all that great. I wanted it to. I used white cake mix instead, that's all I had, and maybe that's the trick. I also used 1 cup less powdered sugar than it called for and it was still too sweet for my liking. I think though that it would taste better with a chocolate cake mix and less sugar, like a cream cheese brownie. To give it more variety, I think I'd add like strawberry jam swirled into the cream cheese, that might taste really good. But it is a very easy dessert, that certainly is a plus.

—HRS

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Jul 29, 2003

This recipe is super!! I took some raspberries, crushed them and mixed with a small amount of the cheese mix. I then swirled this into the rest of the batter and my daughter (who loves raspberries) was crazy about these.

—PHALENE

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Aug 12, 2007

I love these gooey bars! I have a recipe very similar to this one. I got it from a co-worker after she brought some to a cook-out we had. I could not stop eating them. I add 1 tsp. of vanilla to the cream cheese mixture. It gives it a little something extra. All I can say is this is a little slice of heaven!!!

—mollymoo

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Dec 26, 2003

These bars were so easy to make. They looked really dressy after I cut them into little squares and laid them in cupcake wrappers. The texture is soft and chewy and the sweetness is just right. Be sure to let them cool completely before trying to cut into squares, or else you'll have a sticky mess on your hands. I threw them in the fridge to cool and it worked out fine.

—DRAKKONIA

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Mar 03, 2006

Got this recipe from a coworker of mine years ago and LOVE them! You can also try adding pecans and or coconut to the cream cheese mixture. They also freeze very well. YUMMMM!

—MissKat

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Sep 12, 2004

Tasted great~ I used chocolate cake and before adding the cream cheese mixture I added semi sweet chocolate chips and coconut over the cake mix. Everyone thought I bought them - they're fabulous!

—ACHESONK

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Nov 20, 2002

This was a fabulous dessert. I put a layer of chocolate chips between the crust and cream cheese and it turned out great. My husband eats them for breakfast he loves them so much. Thanks for the great recipe!!

—EBULLEN

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Nutrition

Calories
473 kcal
24%

Carbohydrates
69.1 g
22%

Cholesterol
95 mg
32%

Fat
20.5 g
31%

Fiber
0.5 g
2%

Protein
5 g
10%

Sodium
411 mg
16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Cream Cheese Bars I

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 473
Calories from Fat: 184

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.5g 31 %
Saturated Fat 10.1g 51 %
Cholesterol 95mg 32 %
Sodium 411mg 16 %
Potassium 77mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 69.1g 22 %
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2 %
Protein 5g 10 %
Sugars 53.1g
Vitamin A 11 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 10 %
Iron 11 %
Thiamin 9 %
Niacin 14 %
Vitamin B6 4 %
Magnesium 3 %
Folate 30 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.