Name: Ooey Gooey Squares
Yield: 48 squares
Ingredients: 1 (18.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix; 1/2 cup butter (melted); 1 egg; 1 tablespoon water; 1 (8-ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese; 1 (16-ounce) box confectioners’ sugar; 2 egg whites; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Ooey Gooey Squares

This recipe tops my list of easy Halloween cookie recipes and probably has been my most requested and all-time favorite bar cookie. All ages grab them and, best of all, it so easy and quick.

Servings 48 squares

Ingredients

1 (18.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix
1/2 cup butter melted
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1 (8-ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese
1 (16-ounce) box confectioners’ sugar
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Servings 48 squares

Ingredients

1 (18.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix
1/2 cup butter melted
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1 (8-ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese
1 (16-ounce) box confectioners’ sugar
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350° F. Coat 13x9x2-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. 
In mixing bowl, beat together cake mix, butter, egg, and water until well mixed. Spread batter into prepared pan. 
In mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, egg whites, and vanilla. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour this mixture over batter in pan. Bake 40-50 minutes or until top is golden brown. Cool to room temperature and cut into squares.

Nutritional Info

Per Serving: Calories 138, Calories from Fat 36%, Fat 6g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 13mg, Sodium 112mg, Carbohydrates 21g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Total Sugars 17g, Protein 2g, Dietary Exchanges: 1 1/2 other carbohydrate, 1 fat

Terrific Tip: I always keep these pantry-friendly ingredients for whenever I need a fast emergency dessert.