Neiman Marcus Bars

Some people may refer to these tasty treats as Gooey Bars. But for as long as my mother’s been making them we’ve thought the decadent and rich treats more aptly named after a place of high fashion.

Ingredients

Crust

• 1 box butter cake mix
• 1 egg
• 1 stick melted butter

Filling

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1 box powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine 1 box of butter cake mix, 1 egg, and 1 stick of melted butter. Mix until a soft dough forms.
3. Press dough evenly into the bottom of a greased 9x13 pan to form the crust.
4. Using a mixer, beat 8 oz of softened cream cheese until smooth. Add 2 eggs and 1 box of powdered sugar, mixing until fully combined and no lumps remain.
5. Pour filling over the crust and spread evenly to the edges.
6. Bake for 40–45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the edges are set. The center will still be slightly jiggly — it firms up as it cools.
7. Cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.

Tips

Heat your knife before cutting for the cleanest slices. These are rich — cut them small. Store covered in the refrigerator.