Ooey Gooey Bars Recipe

There are some recipes that feel like a hug baked into every bite—and these Ooey Gooey Bars are one of them. Before I dive in, I just want to pause and say thank you for being here. I know your kitchen time is precious, and it makes me so happy that you trust me to share a sweet little treat with you.

Now, let me introduce you to these bars: buttery, chewy, soft in the middle with just the right golden edges. They come together with a simple cake mix base and just a few pantry staples. And yet—wow. They taste like you spent all afternoon fussing in the kitchen. (Spoiler: you didn’t!)

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Why You’ll Love These Ooey Gooey Bars

Ridiculously simple – just one bowl and a few ingredients.
Customizable – swap in different cake mixes or add fun toppings.
Crowd-pleasing – the chewy, soft, slightly caramelized texture is impossible to resist.
Anything but boring!! – despite their simplicity, they deliver major wow-factor flavor.

What Do They Taste Like?

Imagine a cookie and a brownie had the sweetest baby. The bottom is buttery and dense like a blondie, while the top stays soft, sweet, and a little sticky—hence “ooey gooey.” The smell when this is in the oven? Incredible!! You’ll want to hover by the oven door.