Name: Chess Squares Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box yellow cake mix; 3 eggs; 8 oz cream cheese; ½ cup butter; 4 cups powdered sugar

Chess Squares Recipe

Frannie Main Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Chess Squares

Gooey, flaky, and buttery, these Southern chess squares serve simple and delectable treats using 4 ingredients.

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 55 mins

Makes:

Ingredients

1 box yellow cake mix
3 eggs
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, (1 stick) melted
4 cups powdered sugar, (1 lb)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F and spray a 9x13-inch dish with cooking spray.
Mix cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg to a soft dough. Press into the bottom of the pan.
Mix powdered sugar, softened cream cheese, and remaining eggs for about 1 to 2 minutes until smooth. Pour on top of crust.
Bake for 40 to 50 minutes until the top is golden brown. Serve and enjoy.

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