MINTY CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE BARS

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I always looked forward to my grandma's gooey bars when I was growing up. This chocolate version includes mint, which is one of my favorite flavor add-ins. -Jill Lutz, Baldwin, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature, divided use
1 package (10 ounces) Andes creme de menthe baking chips, divided
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat cake mix, butter, extracts and 2 eggs until blended. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup baking chips., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Add remaining eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour over chocolate layer, spreading evenly; sprinkle with remaining baking chips., Bake 30-35 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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