We are experiencing some very Arctic conditions in my state right now. Snow and ice are not something that we are used to here, but I have to admit that it has really made me get in the Christmas mood! I’ve been baking a lot of holiday treats lately and these Gooey Cinnamon Butter Bars are one of my recent favorites. I love the buttery taste of these bars with the warm cinnamon topping. They would be great to serve at a party or wrap up as a gift to someone for the holidays!
I used simple ingredients for this dessert. Land O Lakes butter, Cream Cheese, eggs, powdered sugar and a white cake mix! So easy!
I buy Land O Lakes butter from Walmart because I love the fresh taste and creaminess of it. I can always tell a difference in my baked goods when I use a quality butter like Land O Lakes.
If you are wondering: These bars are different than the Ooey Gooey Butter Cake version. I made these bars to where they are easily slice-able and you can hold them in your hands without getting a gooey mess all over. They are also easy to transport or give as gifts! Don’t tell the die hard original Ooey Gooey fans, but I like these better!!! 😉
Cinnamon Butter Gooey Goodness… yes these are!
I wish I could send you some through the screen, but I guess writing out the recipe will have to do. Enjoy!
Gooey Cinnamon Butter Bars!
Ingredients
- For the cake bar layer:
- 1 box white or yellow cake mix
- 1 stick Land O Lakes butter, 1/2 cup
- 1 eggs
- For the Gooey Layer:
- 1 8 oz . package of cream cheese softened
- 1 cup of powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp . of Land O Lakes butter softened
- 1 tsp . vanilla
- 2 eggs
- For the Cinnamon Topping:
- 2 Tbsp . Sugar
- 1 tsp . Cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- For cake bar layer:
- Melt 1 stick butter. Mix melted butter, cake mix and 1 egg in a medium bowl until well mixed. Press mixture onto the bottom of a 9x13 pan that is either greased or has parchment paper on the bottom. Make sure this layer is even before going to the next layer.
- For the Gooey Layer.
- Mix butter and cream cheese together in a mixer on high until smooth. Add 2 eggs, powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix until smooth and pour on top of the cake bar layer.
- For the Cinnamon Topping.
- Mix Cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle on top of the Gooey layer. Make sure to sprinkle evenly.
- Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes. Bars may have a cracking look on the top and this is fine. Do not let the edges get too brown... Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Serving Size
1 gramsAmount Per Serving Unsaturated Fat 0g
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Kristy
Tuesday 10th of December 2013
This look delicious and great for holiday travel recipes! #client
Mary M Harwood
Saturday 13th of July 2019
I upped the butter to 1/4 and the powdered sugar to 2 cups My topping was 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon Came out fabulous... Not too gooey but very moist and sliced up nicely. We have sweet tooth’s in our family!
Beulah
Sunday 8th of December 2013
I WILL be trying this today....using a Gluten Free cake mix....hope it works and tastes as yummy as yours looks!
Rachel
Sunday 8th of December 2013
I hope it does too with the gluten free! Thanks for stopping by!