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Chocolate Chess Squares Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Chocolate on bottom, cream-cheesy goodness on top. These bars are a HOME RUN.
Serving15
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 15.25 ounces chocolate cake mix, (I used devil's food)
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 3 eggs
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon cocoa

Equipment

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  • Spray a 9x13" pan with cooking spray.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the chocolate cake mix, melted butter, and one egg until it forms a soft dough. Press this mixture into the bottom of the 9x13" pan.
  • In another bowl, mix together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, cocoa, and remaining two eggs until smooth. Pour over top the cake mixture.
  • Bake for 40-50 minutes, until the tops and edges start to crack and turn a more golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 346 kcal · Carbohydrates: 54 g · Protein: 4 g · Fat: 14 g · Saturated Fat: 7 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 57 mg · Sodium: 376 mg · Potassium: 152 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 43 g · Vitamin A: 321 IU · Calcium: 73 mg · Iron: 2 mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Dessert