When I first started working at the local courthouse 16+ years ago, the sheriff’s wife was his secretary. Whenever we would have potlucks, we always requested that she bring chess bars. I had never had them until then, but I was hooked! This recipe is not hers, but it has the same taste. These bars are filled with buttery goodness and it is really hard to stop at one!
1 box yellow cake mix
1 stick butter, softened and diced
1 tsp vanilla, divided
4 eggs, divided
1 lb powdered sugar
8 oz cream cheese, softened
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 13×9” baking pan. Combine cake mix, butter, 1/2 tsp vanilla, and 1 eggs. Pat into the baking pan and set aside.
In a separate bowl, combine sugar, cream cheese, 1/2 tsp vanilla, and 3 eggs. Beat for 3 minutes at medium speed with an electric mixer. Pour over cake mix crust. Bake for 45-55 minutes or until lightly browned and crusty.
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Oh wow. That sounds delicious and soooooo bad for you, which means it has to be delicious, right?!
Of course, they are bad for you. That is what makes them soooo good!! 🙂 Thanks for you comment!
I’m pregnant and I’m pretty sure I will eat the entire pan. It’s for the baby, right??
Of course!! Baby needs chess bars! Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Tried this once for something different 3 weeks ago. Made them 3 other times since!!!!! Became a family favorite after the first pan! And a favorite of mine since it’s so easy!!!!
I am so glad you and your family loved it! Sorry I am so late in responding to your comment. I hope you visit again.