Butter Bar Cookies

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Creamy layered butter bar cookies feature a cake-like base topped with a sweet cream cheese layer, perfect for sharing at gatherings or satisfying sweet cravings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 stick butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 package cream cheese
  • 1 box powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Blend together the yellow cake mix, 1 stick of butter, and 1 egg until well combined.
  3. Pat this mixture evenly into a 9x13-inch pan.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix 2 eggs, the cream cheese, and the powdered sugar until smooth.
  5. Spread this cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake base.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes until golden and set.
  7. Allow to cool before slicing and serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

600 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.7g 9% DV
Total Fat 35.1g 45% DV
Carbs 67.5g 25% DV
Fiber 0.3g 1% DV
Sugar 25.3g 51% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 330.8mg 14% DV
Potassium 179.8mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 162mg 54% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 92.3mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 113.8mg 9% DV
Iron 1.1mg 6% DV
Contains Milk Egg

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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