worlds best brownie bars (as deemed by my kids)

Name: Worlds BEST Brownie Bars (as deemed by my kids)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Ingredients: ## BOTTOM LAYER; 1 box(es) chocolate cake mix; 1 large egg; 1 stick(s) butter or margarine, melted; ## TOP LAYER; 3 large eggs; 1 pound(s) (4 cups) powdered suger; 8 ounce(s) (1 block) cream cheese (reg or lowfat); 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract or chocolate liqueur

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Donna Roth

Wilmington, DE --> Lake Forest, CA

Updated on Sep 1, 2010

This recipe originally was called Chess Bars, a recipe my mom found in the paper, posted by co-workers of a friend of mine from high school. I tweaked the recipe just a bit and my kids told me it was the best brownie bars they'd had - hence the name change. I've seen similar recipes to this called gooey cake. We think of it more as a brownie, rich and delicious. It's so not the consistency of cake. Everyone who has tried it has loved it. This is one of my most requested recipes. Though it takes a while to bake and MUST cool all the way, it is very easy, and very versatile.

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Spice cake on the left
Chocolate on the right

prep time 15 Min

cook time 55 Min

method ---

yield depends :o)

Ingredients

BOTTOM LAYER
1 box chocolate cake mix
1 large egg
1 stick butter or margarine, melted
TOP LAYER
3 large eggs
1 pound (4 cups) powdered suger
8 ounces (1 block) cream cheese (reg or lowfat)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or chocolate liqueur

How To Make worlds best brownie bars (as deemed by my kids)

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325ºF. Spray 9x13 pan*** with Pam.

Step 2

Mix bottom layer ingredients in large mixing bowl, and press evenly into pan.
Step 3

Mix top layer ingredients till smooth and pour over bottom layer, tilting pan to cover completely.****
Step 4

Bake for 55 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool COMPLETELY. Cut into bars.
Step 5

Goes great with an ice cold glass of milk.
Step 6

NOTES: *** I've cooked this in glass pans, single layer aluminum pans and in Air Bake insulated pans. The Air Bake produces the best texture and color. **** No need to change/clean mixing bowl... use same tools as bottom layer. ***** The brownies rise pretty high then drop to about 1/2 the height of the pan. ****** Variations: Change the flavor of the cake mix and/or the extract/liqueur to suite your tastes. I've tried Strawberry Cake Mix...you really need a huge sweet tooth for this one. I couldn't handle this one; luckily I have a friend who could. I've also made it with Spice Cake - delicious!!!! Put the kids in the mood for pumpkin pie.
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