Cream Cheese Bars: 9×13 Creamy Comfort Treat
Soft buttery bars topped with a smooth and creamy baked cream cheese layer.
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
1 egg for crust
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 eggs for filling
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch pan.
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Cream butter and 1 cup sugar, then add 1 egg.
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Mix in flour and salt and press into pan.
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Bake crust 12 to 15 minutes.
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Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth.
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Add 2 eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
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Pour filling over crust.
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Bake 25 to 30 minutes until set.
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Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Refrigerate before cutting for clean slices.