Almond Gooey Bars - Tutorial

Almond Gooey Bars - a family favorite!

Years ago my mom came across this recipe in The Cake Mix Doctor cook book.  It's been a family favorite ever since.  My kids have even been known to request these in place of a birthday cake! 

The recipe I have on hand is a handwritten one that my momma copied down for me. 

Almond Gooey Bars

Crust

1 yellow cake mix

1 stick butter melted

1 large egg

1/2 cup slivered almonds

1 tsp almond extract

Filling

8 oz cream cheese (room temp)

2 large eggs

1 tsp almond extract

1 stick butter melted

3 3/4 powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Mix the crust ingredients for 2 minutes (with electric mixer) until smooth...

Pat evenly in the bottom of a 9 x 13 and set aside.  I like to use a miniature rolling pin...

Then, beat cream cheese until fluffy...

Then add eggs, extract, and butter.  Beat 1 minute.  Next add the powdered sugar and beat for 1 more minute...

Until it becomes a nice whipped taffy texture...

Poor the filling over the crust...

Smooth it out, and put it in the oven @ 350 degrees for 45-47 minutes...

When it's done the top will be brown and very crispy.  You will be tempted to remove a small square and eat it right away - I highly recommend that :O).  But for the rest of the pan I would suggest letting it cool completely before cutting your squares, as to avoid them all falling apart...

Enjoy!

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