worlds best brownie bars (as deemed by my kids)
(2 ratings)
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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(2 ratings)
yield
serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
55 Min
Ingredients For worlds best brownie bars (as deemed by my kids)
- BOTTOM LAYER
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1 boxchocolate cake mix
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1 lgegg
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1 stickbutter or margarine, melted
- TOP LAYER
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3 lgeggs
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1 lb(4 cups) powdered suger
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8 oz(1 block) cream cheese (reg or lowfat)
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1 tspvanilla extract or chocolate liqueur
How To Make worlds best brownie bars (as deemed by my kids)
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1Preheat oven to 325ºF. Spray 9x13 pan*** with Pam.
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2Mix bottom layer ingredients in large mixing bowl, and press evenly into pan.
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3Mix top layer ingredients till smooth and pour over bottom layer, tilting pan to cover completely.****
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4Bake for 55 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool COMPLETELY. Cut into bars.
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5Goes great with an ice cold glass of milk.
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6NOTES: *** 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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