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Ooey gooey snack bars
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the crust:
* 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
* 1 cup granulated sugar
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 2 large eggs
* 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
* ½ teaspoon baking powder
* ¼ teaspoon salt
For the gooey layer:
* 8 oz cream cheese, softened
* ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
* 2 cups powdered sugar
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 2 large eggs
Step-by-Step Method
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper for easier removal later. This ensures your bars come out cleanly and hold their shape.
Step 2: Make the Crust
1. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugaruntil light and fluffy.
2. Beat in vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. The result should be a slightly sticky, soft dough.
5. Press about two-thirds of this dough evenly into the prepared pan. This will form the base of your ooey gooey bars. Set aside the remaining third for the topping.
Step 3: Prepare the Gooey Layer
3. In another bowl, combine cream cheese and butteruntil smooth and creamy.
5. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well to eliminate lumps.
7. Beat in vanilla extract and eggs until the mixture is glossy and smooth.