CHOCOLATE CHIP CREAM CHEESE BARS

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Lower in fat and calories than you might ever guess, these sweet bars couldn't be easier to whip up, boast a great chocolaty flavor, and make a fun, quick dessert to bring to parties or serve to company! -Jennifer Rafferty, Milford, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1/3 cup canola oil
1 large egg
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cake mix, oil and egg; mix until blended. Reserve 1 cup mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake until set, 10-12 minutes., For filling, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and reserved topping., Bake until set, 18-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.