Description
Indulge in these decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Ooey Gooey Butter Bars that combine the richness of chocolate and the creaminess of peanut butter in a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
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Cake Mix Crust:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
Peanut Butter Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare the baking dish: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make the Cake Mix Crust: Mix chocolate cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg to form a dough. Press into the baking dish as the crust.
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Filling: Beat cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until fluffy.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 40–45 minutes until set but gooey in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Allow bars to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Drizzle melted chocolate or warm peanut butter over bars for an extra touch.
- Store leftovers airtight at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
