CINNAMON SUGAR OOey GOOey BUTTER CHRISTMAS BARS 🎄🍰
Ingredients:
- 1 box of yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to ensure nothing sticks during baking.
- In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and one egg. Mix these ingredients until they’re well blended and form a dough. This mixture will serve as the bottom layer of the bars, so press it evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it’s smooth and creamy. Then, add in the remaining egg, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and one tablespoon of cinnamon. Mix these ingredients until they are completely combined and silky smooth.
- Pour this luscious cream cheese mixture over the cake layer you previously pressed into the baking dish. Use a spatula to spread it evenly across the top.
- In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and remaining cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over the top of the cream cheese layer to give it that delightful cinnamon-sugar crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes or until the center is set and the edges are golden. The bars should jiggle slightly, which is normal. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
- Serve these delicious bars warm or at room temperature, and enjoy the delightful flavors of cinnamon and cream cheese.
Additional Information:
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Servings: 12-15 people
- Approximate Calorie Count: 250 calories per serving
Notes:
For an extra festive touch, you can top these bars with whipped cream or a sprinkle of additional cinnamon before serving. Enjoy your ooey-gooey deliciousness!
