Delicious Southern Chess Squares Recipe

Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of Southern Chess Squares with this easy-to-follow recipe. These decadent dessert bars are made with a chewy cake-like base and a sweet, gooey chess filling that will satisfy your sweet tooth cravings.

Ingredients

• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 lb powdered sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, melted butter, 1 egg, and vanilla extract. Press mixture into the bottom of the baking dish.
3. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add 2 eggs and powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
4. Pour cream cheese mixture over the cake mixture in the baking dish.
5. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
6. Allow to cool before slicing into squares and serving. Enjoy!

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