Best 20 Cream Cheese Bars Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, cream cheese bars stand as a testament to the harmonious union of creamy, tangy, and sweet flavors. These luscious treats, often layered upon a graham cracker crust, offer a symphony of textures that delight the senses. From classic recipes handed down through generations to innovative variations that push culinary boundaries, the world of cream cheese bars is a vast and enticing landscape. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this article will guide you through the nuances of creating this iconic dessert, ensuring that your cream cheese bars emerge from the oven as golden-brown masterpieces, ready to tantalize taste buds and create lasting memories.

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

LEMON CREAM CHEESE BARS



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Nothing brings a recipe to life like fresh lemons! For a change of pace from the standard Southern-style lemon bars, you need to look no further! This recipe is easy and the taste is divine. I have also made this with Splenda® and low-fat cream cheese and they were just as wonderful.

Provided by Pamela Souza LeBlanc

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 2h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent roll dough (such as Pillsbury® Recipe Creations®), divided
2 lemons, zested and juiced, divided
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Press 1 can crescent roll dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, stretching to the edges.
  • Mix the zest of 1 1/2 lemons and juice from 2 lemons together in a bowl. Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar into lemon zest mixture using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; spread over crescent roll dough layer.
  • Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and layer over cream cheese mixture, gently stretching dough to the edges. Brush melted butter over crescent roll dough layer. Mix remaining lemon zest and 3 tablespoons sugar together in a bowl; sprinkle over butter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool for about 20 minutes. Lift dessert from baking dish using foil; transfer to a cutting board. Cut into squares, leaving on foil. Return dessert to the baking dish and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 23.1 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 209 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

BANANA BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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I make these banana bars with cream cheese frosting whenever I have ripe bananas on hand, then store them in the freezer to share later. With creamy frosting and big banana flavor, this treat is a real crowd-pleaser. -Debbie Knight, Marion, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-3/4 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, sour cream and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in bananas. , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake), 20-25 minutes. Cool., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually beat in enough confectioners' sugar to achieve desired consistency. Frost bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ZUCCHINI BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Yummy way to use up that over-abundance of zucchini from your garden. This makes about 2 dozen bars.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen bars

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3 cups zucchini, coarsely shredded
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Bars:.
  • Combine oil, sugar, and eggs in a large mixing bowl; beat at medium speed until well blended.
  • In another bowl, combine the flour and next 5 ingredients; stir well. Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture, beating until well blended. Stir in zucchini.
  • Pour the batter into an ungreased 15 x 10 x 1 inch jellyroll pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack. Once cool, spread cream cheese frosting evenly over the top; cut into bars.
  • Frosting:.
  • Combine the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in a small mixing bowl; beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar, beating until the frosting is smooth. Spread on the cooled zucchini bars.

CREAM CHEESE BARS I



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This cookie has a chewy bottom crust with a sweet cream cheese layer on top. I like this best with a yellow or lemon cake mix.

Provided by Charlene

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Cake Mix Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
½ cup butter, melted
1 egg, beaten
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 eggs, beaten
3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 15 x 10 inch sheet pan.
  • Mix together cake mix, butter or margarine, and 1 egg. Press mixture into pan.
  • In a small bowl, mix together cream cheese, 2 eggs, and confectioners' sugar. Pour mixture on top of cake mixture.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool, and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.1 calories, Carbohydrate 69.1 g, Cholesterol 88.2 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 410.6 mg, Sugar 53.1 g

SPICED PUMPKIN BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING



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This fluffy pumpkin cake comes together easily and makes the most delightful low-key afternoon snack or dessert when cut into bars. The pumpkin puree keeps everything wonderfully moist, even several days later.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 19

Nonstick baking spray, for the baking pan
2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 large eggs
One 15-ounce can pumpkin puree
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the bars: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13-by-9-inch metal baking pan with nonstick baking spray and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper, leaving an inch of overhang on the sides.
  • Whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, salt, nutmeg and cloves in a large bowl until evenly combined. In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, oil, vanilla, eggs and pumpkin puree until smooth. Pour the pumpkin mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until the batter just comes together.
  • Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Let the cake cool for 30 minutes in the pan, then unmold and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • For the icing: Combine the cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl and beat on medium speed with a handheld mixer until smooth. Add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt and beat until evenly combined and smooth. Spread the icing on the top of the cake in a smooth and even layer. Cut the cake into twenty-four 2-inch squares and serve.

PUMPKIN-SPICE BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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A perfect dessert for fall potlucks, delicious pumpkin bars are made even better with cream cheese frosting.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 49

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup raisins, if desired
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 to 3 teaspoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, oil and pumpkin with wire whisk until smooth. Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Stir in raisins. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and bars spring back when touched lightly in center. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, milk and vanilla with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, on low speed until smooth and spreadable. Spreading frosting over bars. Sprinkle with walnuts. For bars, cut into 7 rows by 7 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

RASPBERRY CREAM CHEESE BARS



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In Madison, Wisconsin, Lisa Corroo makes the most of an effortless oat mixture to form the crunchy crust and crumbly topping for these sweet bars. You can choose any flavor of preserves to suit your family's tastes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 jar (18 ounces) red raspberry preserves
1/3 cup chopped slivered almonds

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Press three-fourths of the mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 11-13 minutes or until set and edges just begin to brown., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Spread over crust. Drop preserves by spoonfuls over cream cheese mixture; carefully spread evenly. Combine almonds and remaining oat mixture; sprinkle over preserves., Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set and edges are golden brown. Cool before cutting. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

PUMPKIN CAKE BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING!



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I love pumpkin bars all year long, and these ones take the cake! Moist, delicious, and perfect everytime. Everyone asks for the recipe after they've tried them!

Provided by Dine Dish

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large eggs
1 2/3 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
6 ounces cream cheese
6 tablespoons butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease and flour one glass 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat together the eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; add to wet ingredients and mix thoroughly.
  • Spread into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  • For the frosting: beat together the cream cheese, butter and confectioner's sugar.
  • Evenly spread over bars after they have cooled.

CREAM CHEESE PUMPKIN BARS



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I made these for a church function once and they turned out to be a big hit. There was barely a crumb left on the platter after everyone dug in. I love this dessert because it tastes light, smooth, and nutty. -Kim Chambers, Laurelton, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, cubed
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix flour, 1/4 cup sugar and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in oats and pecans. Reserve 1 cup for topping. , Press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 15 minutes., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, spices and remaining sugar until smooth. Beat in pumpkin and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour over warm crust; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture., Bake 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and filling is set. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Serve within 2 hours or refrigerate, covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRANBERRY OAT CREAM CHEESE BARS



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Make and share this Cranberry Oat Cream Cheese Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h10m

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups oats
3/4 cup brown sugar, plus
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup ReaLemon juice
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • With mixer beat flour, oats, 3/4 cup sugar & butter until crumbly.
  • Reserve 1 1/2 cups of mixture. Press remaining crumbs into a greased 13x9-inch pan.
  • Bake 15 minutes until lightly brown. Beat cheese until fluffy and then beat in condensed milk until smooth.
  • Stir in lemon juice and spread over crust.
  • Combine cranberry, cornstarch and 1 tablespoon brown sugar; spoon over cheese layer.
  • Top with remaining crumbs.
  • Bake approx 45 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Let cool and cut into bars.

CREAM CHEESE CRESCENT BARS



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Make and share this Cream Cheese Crescent Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, seperated
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup sugar
1 large egg, seperated
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • line the bottom of a greased 13x9" baking pan with one package of crescent rolls.pinching seams together; set aside.
  • blend cream cheese, vanilla, sugar and egg yolk together.spread evenly over crust --
  • gently place remaining crescent roll dough on top, pinching seams together.
  • set aside.
  • whisk egg white until frothy, brush over the top of dough.
  • sprinkle with topping, bake at 350* until golden about 25-30 minutes.
  • slice into bars to serve.

CHOCOLATE-CREAM CHEESE-PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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Prize-Winning Recipe 2006! Surprise! Baked and crumbled cookies top a fluffy, light cream cheese layer in favorite-flavored cookie bars.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup crunchy or creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cookie base and topping ingredients until soft dough forms. Shape 6 (1-inch) balls of dough. On ungreased cookie sheet, place balls 2 inches apart; flatten in crisscross pattern with fork.
  • Press remaining dough in pan. Bake cookies and base 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 10 minutes. Reserve cookies for topping.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and butter uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and stirred smooth. Spread evenly over bars. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar and whipping cream with electric mixer on low speed until blended. Beat on high speed about 2 minutes or until light and fluffy. Spread over chocolate layer.
  • Crush reserved cookies; sprinkle over cream cheese layer. Press in lightly. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

CREAM CHEESE LEMON BARS



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For a change of pace from the standard Southern-style lemon bars, you need to look no further! This cream cheese lemon bar recipe is easy and the taste is divine.

Provided by Cindy Hanguyen

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes     Lemon Bar Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 medium lemons, zested and juiced, divided
2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent roll dough (such as Pillsbury® Recipe Creations®), divided
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch dish with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Mix 3 tablespoons sugar with 1/4 of the lemon zest; set aside.
  • Unroll one piece of crescent dough and press in the bottom of the prepared dish, stretching dough to the edges.
  • Mix lemon juice and remaining lemon zest in a large bowl. Add cream cheese and 1/2 cup white sugar; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Spread over the crescent dough in the pan.
  • Unroll the second piece of crescent dough and layer over the cream cheese mixture, gently stretching dough to the edges. Brush melted butter on top and sprinkle with reserved sugar-lemon zest mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Lift lemon bars from the baking dish using the foil; transfer to a cutting board. Cut into 24 squares, leaving bars on the foil. Lift the foil and transfer the bars back into the baking dish. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 23.1 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 202.3 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

RHUBARB CREAM CHEESE BARS



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This recipe is from my daughter, Jodi. It's a favorite at all of our early summer family gatherings.

Provided by Minnesota Wildflower

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h10m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter
2 cups chopped rhubarb
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
2/3 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Combine crust ingredients. Spread in 9X13" pan and bake at 375 for 10 minutes.
  • Toss together ingredients for rhubarb layer and pour over crust. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Mix together cream cheese and sugar. Beat eggs in one at a time, pour mixture over rhubarb and bake 25 minutes at 375.
  • Mix glaze ingredients and spread over bars as soon as they come out of the oven.

CARROT ZUCCHINI BARS WITH LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Getting the kids to eat their veggies has never been so easy! Personally, I like to make them without the walnuts, but I'm sure it's just as good with them in!

Provided by LibraChick93093

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 36 bars, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 eggs
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup shredded zucchini
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, oil, honey, and vanilla. Don't worry about clumps of the brown sugar, those will dissolve as it sits while you prepare the remaining ingredients. Then fold in the carrot, zucchini, and walnuts.
  • In another bowl combine add the flour, baking powder, ginger, and baking soda. Whisk to blend together.
  • Add to flour mixture to the wet mixture. Stir just until combined. Spread batter into a greased 13x9 inch baking pan.
  • Bake about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
  • Once the cake is cooled prepare the frosting. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the fosting ingredients with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Spread or pipe the frosting over the cooled bars.

CHOCOLATE CHIP CREAM CHEESE BARS



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Lower in fat and calories than you might ever guess, these sweet bars couldn't be easier to whip up, boast a great chocolaty flavor, and make a fun, quick dessert to bring to parties or serve to company! -Jennifer Rafferty, Milford, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1/3 cup canola oil
1 large egg
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cake mix, oil and egg; mix until blended. Reserve 1 cup mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake until set, 10-12 minutes., For filling, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and reserved topping., Bake until set, 18-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MAKEOVER CREAM CHEESE STREUSEL BARS



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With an oh-so-chocolaty crust, a crispy, crunchy topping and soft cream cheese filling, these delectable bars are over-the-top indulgent. -Janet Coops, Duarte, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 can (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk together first five ingredients; cut in butter until fine crumbs form (mixture will be powdery). Reserve 1/2 cup mixture for topping. Lightly press remaining mixture into an 8-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake just until set, 8-10 minutes., Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in milk. Add egg and vanilla; beat just until blended. Pour over crust. Bake 15 minutes., Sprinkle reserved topping over filling. Bake until filling is set, 5-10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOFT-BAKED CHOCOLATE CHIP-CREAM CHEESE COOKIE BARS



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Everyone's all-time favorite cookie reimagined as a chewy-soft cookie bar!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 oz (half 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened
1 egg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir all ingredients until soft dough forms. Spread dough evenly in pan.
  • Bake 20 to 24 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 hour. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

SWEET POTATO CREAM CHEESE BARS



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If you're looking for something other than pumpkin, these sweet potato bars are a yummy alternative. Make them ahead-they're even better refrigerated overnight. -Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk, divided
3 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes (about 3 medium)
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cake mix and pecans; cut in butter until crumbly. Press mixture onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Beat cream cheese, sugar, 1 egg and 2 tablespoons milk until smooth; set aside. Stir together sweet potatoes, remaining eggs, remaining milk and pie spice; pour over pecan mixture. Dollop cream cheese mixture over sweet potato mixture. Cut through cream cheese mixture with a knife to swirl into sweet potato mixture., Bake until set and slightly golden on top, about 45 minutes. Allow to cool completely; chill before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

PUMPKIN BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FILLING



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A layered pumpkin bar with cream cheese filling and a gingersnap crust.

Provided by NFADER

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pumpkin Cake Recipes     Pumpkin Bar Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies
¾ cup finely chopped pecans
½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup white sugar
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine crushed gingersnaps, pecans, and melted butter for crust in a bowl. Mix until evenly moistened; press into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is lightly browned and smells toasted, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool while preparing cream cheese layer. Leave the oven on.
  • Combine cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract for cream cheese layer in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Spread over cooled crust and place in the refrigerator while preparing pumpkin layer.
  • Beat pumpkin, evaporated milk, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a bowl until well blended. Beat in sugar and eggs. Pour over cream cheese layer.
  • Return to the oven and bake until pumpkin layer is set, about 50 minutes. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 88.4 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 283.2 mg, Sugar 21.9 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality cream cheese for a richer flavor.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing.
  • Use a stand or hand mixer to beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  • Add sugar gradually, beating until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Fold in the eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined.
  • Add the flour and cornstarch and mix until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into a prepared baking pan and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting and serving.

Conclusion:

Cream cheese bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a tasty treat that will be the hit of any party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give cream cheese bars a try!

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