kentucky chess bars

Name: Kentucky Chess Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 large eggs, divied; 1 package(s) yellow butter cake mix; 1 stick(s) butter; 1 package(s) cream cheese (8 oz); 1 package(s) confectioners' sugar (powdered sugar) (16 oz)

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Kim Piepgras

Bowling Green, KY

Updated on Dec 3, 2025

This recipe will make you slap the dog and spit on the fire. When I make these, they don't last an hour in my house. Family and friends eat them right up and don't even leave a crumb. I am always having people request these naughty, sweet, just too good not to share bars. ENJOY!!!

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

If you need an easy dessert everyone will love, make a batch of these Kentucky chess bars. It's a Southern dessert with layers of buttery goodness that's rich and delicious. The crust is buttery, crisp, and sweet. On top is a creamy, soft, and tangy cream cheese layer. Made with five pantry staple ingredients, you can whip up a tray whenever a sweet craving hits.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 15 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Bake

yield Makes 20-24 bars

Ingredients

3 large eggs, divied
1 package yellow butter cake mix
1 stick butter
1 package cream cheese (8 oz)
1 package confectioners' sugar (powdered sugar) (16 oz)

How To Make kentucky chess bars

Step 1

Mix 1 egg into the cake mix. Melt butter and add to egg/cake mixture. Stir until becomes a ball. Pat into greased 12x15 flat pan.

Step 2

Take 8 oz. cream cheese and beat with a mixer until smooth. Add 2 eggs and 1 box of confectioners' sugar. Mix until smooth.
Step 3

Pour on top of the cake mixture. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until light golden brown in color. Bake at 350 degrees. Cool completely before cutting.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 749kcal, carbohydrates: 60g, cholesterol: 307mg, fat: 43g, fiber: 1g, protein: 31g, saturated fat: 14g, sodium: 982mg, sugar: 41g, unsaturated fat: 29g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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