Cookie Cake
Ingredients
- 5 eggs
- 1 stick butter
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 box confectioner's sugar
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
- Pecan pieces for topping
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Melt butter then add cake mix and one egg. Mix together until it forms a dough.
- Press dough out in the bottom and sides of a 9x13 pan to form the crust.
- Mix the other four eggs, cream cheese, and box of confectioner’s sugar together with a hand held mixer until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture into the pan on top of the cookie dough crust. Sprinkle top generously with pecan pieces.
- Bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees until the filling is set and the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Common Problems and Solutions
Q: Why is my crust too crumbly to press into the pan?
A: The butter may not be fully incorporated. Make sure the melted butter is mixed thoroughly with the cake mix and egg until it forms a cohesive dough. If it's still too dry, you can add a teaspoon of water at a time.
Q: How do I know when the filling is done?
A: The filling should be set but still have a slight jiggle in the center. The edges will be lightly golden. Overbaking can cause cracking, so check at 40 minutes and watch closely.
Tips and Techniques
Let the bars cool completely before cutting for clean slices. These bars are even better the next day after the flavors meld together. Store covered in the refrigerator.
Ingredient Substitutions
- yellow cake mix: white or butter cake mix
- cream cheese: reduced-fat cream cheese
- pecans: walnuts or almonds
Equipment Needed
- 9x13 baking pan
- Hand mixer
- Mixing bowls