Best 9 Chess Squares Recipes

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Chess squares are a classic American dessert that is made with a simple combination of sugar, butter, eggs, flour, and vanilla extract. The resulting treats are buttery, crumbly, and have a slightly caramelized flavor. There are many different variations of chess squares, some of which include additional ingredients such as chocolate chips, nuts, or fruit. No matter what your personal preferences are, there is sure to be a chess square recipe that you will enjoy. They are also a great option for potlucks and bake sales, as they are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SOUTHERN CHESS SQUARES



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This recipe is similar to many others I've seen, but in my opinion, these are the BEST! They are also great for bake sales when individually wrapped.

Provided by prissycat

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Cheesecake

Time 1h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 cup melted butter
1 egg
1 cup chopped pecans
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Mix together the cake mix, melted butter and the egg. Stir in the chopped pecans. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with the confectioners' sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time until blended.
  • Pour cream cheese mixture over crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Cool in the pan, then cut into squares before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 64.5 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 260.2 mg, Sugar 29.2 g

CHESS SQUARES



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Make and share this Chess Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Celeste

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18 ounce) package butter recipe cake mix
4 ounces butter, softened
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 (1 lb) box confectioners' sugar
3 eggs, slightly beaten
8 ounces cream cheese, softened

Steps:

  • Combine cake mix, butter, and egg and pat in 9" x 13" pan.
  • Mix sugar, eggs, and cream cheese and pour on the crust mixture.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35 - 40 minutes or until browned.

CHOCOLATE CHESS SQUARES



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A rich and delicious dessert. Even got a thumbs up from my father-in-law on this recipe. Adapted from a Holly Berkowitz Clegg cookbook.

Provided by Kathy

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h5m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 ounce) box light devils food cake mix
1 egg
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon water
8 ounces light cream cheese
1 lb powdered sugar
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Coat a 13 x 9 pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine cake mix, egg, butter, and water by hand.
  • Now, pat the batter mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and egg whites until smooth.
  • Add the vanilla extract. Pour mixture over batter.
  • Bake 45 minutes or until top is golden, cool and cut into squares.

PUMPKIN GOOEY CHESS SQUARES



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Make and share this Pumpkin Gooey Chess Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h30m

Yield 24 large bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, divided
1 (18 1/4 ounce) package spice cake mix or 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix
4 large eggs
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 (16 ounce) box powdered sugar
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°; position oven rack in the middle of oven; spray the bottom only of a 13x9 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Melt ½ cup butter in a saucepan over low heat.
  • In a bowl, beat the cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg with an electric mixer set on medium speed until well blended (mixture will come together as a thick dough).
  • Pat the dough evenly into prepared pan; set aside.
  • Melt the remaining stick of butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
  • In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and canned pumpkin with an electric mixer on medium speed until blended and smooth, scraping down the sides of bowl when needed.
  • Add in the melted butter, remaining 3 eggs, and vanilla extract; blend until smooth.
  • Add in the powdered sugar and pumpkin pie spice; blend until smooth.
  • Spread pumpkin mixture over prepared crust; bake 42-45 minutes (do not overbake; bars should be slightly gooey).
  • Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
  • Cut into bars/squares; cover and store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.9, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 66, Sodium 236.2, Carbohydrate 36.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 28.9, Protein 3

TASTY CHESS SQUARES



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Unless I'm arranging these on a platter to take somewhere, I will wrap the individual squares in plastic wrap or waxed paper. They store easily and will not stick together. Plus, they're portable! These are best at room temperature or slightly warm. Store in refrigerator, so they'll last longer, heat in microwave for between...

Provided by Kelly Raile

Categories     Cookies

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box yellow cake mix
4 eggs
1 stick melted butter
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 box confectioners sugar

Steps:

  • 1. You will need a 9x13" cake pan. Butter pan well and set aside.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  • 3. Mix cake mix, 1 egg, and melted butter and press into 9 x 13 inch well buttered pan.
  • 4. In seperate bowl, combine cream cheese, confectioners sugar, and 3 eggs (well beaten).
  • 5. Spread icing over mixture in pan.
  • 6. Bake for 1 hour.
  • 7. Let cool and cut into squares.

LEMON CHESS SQUARES



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A fellow in work brought in a lemon chess pie one day and he said his wife made it. It was delish and I asked him to get the recipe for me. He came back with, "His wife doesn't share her recipes, but she will be glad to make you one for a price". Well, needless to say, I went looking for my own recipe and came across this one,...

Provided by Carolyn Stewart

Categories     Cookies

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

CRUST
1 box lemon cake mix with pudding
1 egg
1 stick butter, softened 1/2 cup.
FILLING
3 eggs, beaten
1 box powdered sugar, sifted
1 pkg 8oz. cream cheese, softened

Steps:

  • 1. Mix Crust ingredients and press into bottom of 9 x 13 inch pan. Mix and pour filling ingredients over crust. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown.
  • 2. My notes: If you cannot find the Lemon Cake Mix with pudding, simply add a box of instant lemon pudding to the dry cake mix. Spray pan with Pam or Baking Spray to make removal easy. Let cook completely before cutting into squares. These are very rich so keep squares more like bar size. They don't seem to need to be refrigerated and lasted up to 3 days on my counter. I took half the pan to work and they were GONE. Good Recipe!!! I will post a picture the next time I make them. From the kitchen of Carolyn the Crafty Gourmet

CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN CHESS SQUARES



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Provided by Steph

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box chocolate cake mix
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1 (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup canned pumpkin

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  • Combine cake mix, butter and one egg to form a soft dough.
  • Spread it into the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Then mix the powdered sugar, cream cheese, pumpkin and one egg until smooth.
  • Pour over top of the crust.
  • Bake for 40-50 minutes until the edges start to turn a golden brown.
  • Take them out and you can serve them warm, or let them cool off and serve them cold.

PUMPKIN CHESS SQUARES



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It doesn't get much simpler than this and the nice thing is these are ingredients that you probably have on hand. If you need a dessert in a hurry or are just craving a rich Fall treat, you've got to try this...

Provided by Diane M.

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box yellow cake mix
1 large egg
1 stick butter, softened
15 oz can of pumpkin
3 eggs
1 pkg cream cheese, softened
1 stick butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla
3 c of powdered sugar(reserve 1/2 cup for sprinkling on top)
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg

Steps:

  • 1. Mix first 3 ingredients for crust in a medium bowl. Batter will be thick. Lightly spray 9x13" pan with cooking spray. Press crust into pan until somewhat even.
  • 2. Mix remaining ingredients for filling in a large bowl and pour over crust.
  • 3. Bake at 350 degrees for approx. 40-45 mins. Dessert will begin to crack and brown. It still may appear jiggly, but will set more as it cools.
  • 4. Let cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and cut into squares.

CHESS SQUARES



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This recipe is really good and sweet. They are so delicious that they might go fast. Very good to serve these with company or just the family. Kids will like them.

Provided by Kelly1966 S

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box yellow cake mix
1 egg
1/4-1/2 cup cup melted butter or 1/4-1/2 cup cup melted margarine
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 eggs
1 (1 lb) box confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Take the first 3 ingredients and combine them.
  • combine and press in bottom of 9"x12" pan.
  • then combine the last 3 ingredients.
  • pour over cake mix.
  • bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
  • let cool and cut into squares.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Make sure your oven is preheated before baking the chess squares.
  • Don't overmix the batter, or the chess squares will be tough.
  • Bake the chess squares until they are set in the center, but not overbaked.
  • Let the chess squares cool completely before cutting them into bars.
  • Dust the chess squares with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
  • Store the chess squares in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Chess squares are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With their simple ingredients and classic flavor, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give chess squares a try!

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