How to Cook Cream Cheese Bars I (Step-by-Step)

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Alright, y’all, let’s dive into a sweet treat that’s gonna have your taste buds doing a happy dance! We’re talkin’ about Chocolate Cream Cheese Bars. These bars are rich, creamy, and perfect for any gathering or just as a cozy treat on a rainy day. Trust me, once you take a bite, you ain’t gonna wanna stop. So, get your apron on and let’s make some magic happen in that kitchen!

Chocolate Cream Cheese Bars

First things first, here’s a peek at how these beauties look:

Chocolate Cream Cheese Bars

Ingredients

Now, before we get to mixin’, you gotta gather up these ingredients:

  • 1 cup of butter, softened
  • 2 cups of sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 2 cups of all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup of powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup of chocolate chips (optional, but why not?!)

Instructions

Now that you got everything, let’s get to the fun part! Here’s how to whip up these Chocolate Cream Cheese Bars:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with some butter or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until it’s light and fluffy. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one. Then stir in that vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mix to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar until it’s smooth and creamy. If you’re feelin’ fancy, fold in those chocolate chips!
  6. Now, pour half of the chocolate batter into your greased baking pan, spreading it out evenly. Then, spoon dollops of the cream cheese mixture over the batter. Finally, top it off with the remaining chocolate batter, spreading it out gently.
  7. Bake in that preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes. You’ll know they’re done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, except for a little chocolate goo – that’s what you want, baby!
  8. Let them cool for a bit, then cut ‘em into squares and serve. Enjoy every delicious bite!

And there you have it! A mouthwatering dessert that’s sure to impress your family and friends. Get ready to be the star of the dessert table!