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Eggnog Gooey Butter Bars Recipe

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These Eggnog Gooey Butter Bars combine a moist, buttery cake crust with a rich, creamy eggnog-infused filling, perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you crave a decadent dessert with festive flavors.

Ingredients

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For Crust:

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
  • 1 egg

For Eggnog Filling:

  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon rum extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 (16 oz) box powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup eggnog
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

For Serving:

  • Additional powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 13×9-inch baking pan with foil, allowing the foil to extend over the edges for easy removal. Liberally spray the foil with cooking spray to prevent sticking and set aside.
  2. Make the Crust: In a large bowl, combine the white cake mix, melted butter, and one egg. Mix until a thick dough forms. Press this dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to create an even crust layer. Set aside briefly.
  3. Prepare the Eggnog Filling: Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the softened cream cheese on medium speed until creamy and smooth, about 1 minute. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in rum extract, vanilla extract, and ground nutmeg. Gradually add the entire box of powdered sugar, mixing thoroughly until smooth. Finally, beat in the eggnog and melted butter until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Assemble and Bake: Pour the eggnog filling evenly over the prepared crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 37 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is mostly set. A slight jiggle is okay, but it should not slosh. The bars will firm up as they cool.
  5. Cool and Chill: Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan, about 1 hour. After cooling, refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours to set fully.
  6. Serve: Once chilled, lift the bars out of the pan using the foil overhang and cut into squares. Dust with additional powdered sugar before serving if desired.

Notes

  • Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for smooth filling without lumps.
  • If you don’t have eggnog, you can substitute with milk flavored with a bit of vanilla and nutmeg.
  • Bars can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • For an adult version, consider adding a splash of real rum instead of rum extract.
  • Line the pan with foil to make removing bars easier and clean-up quicker.

Keywords: Eggnog bars, gooey butter bars, holiday dessert, cream cheese dessert, festive sweets, cake mix dessert

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