Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Bars

Name: Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 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

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

1 bar: 187 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 207mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.

Originally published as Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Bars in Healthy Cooking October/November 2009

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Tammy

Mar 3, 2018

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DeliciouslyResourceful_Gina

Dec 10, 2016

I made this in an 8x8 pan and it was amazing! I think this made the crust easier to work with (I mixed oil and egg first, and it did seem dry, but easily made a crust when pressed together). I made this to use up a German chocolate cake mix, and now I might keep one on hand just for this recipe.
ibaward

Nov 22, 2016

I was so disappointed with these bars. I wouldn't even call them bars. They are very crumbly cookie-like bites. The cup of crumbs you sprinkle on top don't melt, the mini chips don't completely melt, they crumble when cut, and there isn't enough cream cheese to really taste. I sure won't make these again.
sstetzel

Oct 25, 2016

Sfcollins step one says to combine the cake mix with other ingredients and to reserve a cup. Step two directs you to sprinkle the reserved crumbs over the filling.Hope that helps.
Sfcollins

Oct 24, 2016

I must be misinterpreting the recipe. There seems to be information omitted. Recipe is not clear as to what to do with the cake mix and how the crumbles are made. It is very confusing.
Laura

Oct 22, 2016

Quick prep, easy to make. Everyone loved the taste. thanks
luigimon

Mar 22, 2014

Wonderful! I used regular cream cheese, rather than the low fat. I rarely cook or bake with anything low fat, as my husband and I are not overweight, and we rarely eat out or eat fast food. These bars are great and I will make them again!!!
CGW303

Aug 26, 2013

Made this yesterday. Very good; rich. I used a 9x9 pan and it was perfect! I do plan on saving this recipe and making it again.
Jenaz

Jun 21, 2011

These are really simple to make and completely delicious!
JHALL5001

Apr 21, 2011

Made this for a family dinner and it was a huge hit. Have made it several times since then, and will be making it again tonight for a church dinner. Super easy, quick prep and very tasty!