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Thursday, February 17, 2011

Chess Squares

This very sweet dessert is a Southern classic. It's similar to chess pie, but much easier to make.
It's has a gooey filling. 
Sprinkle a little powdered sugar on top to make them pretty.
 Bake in a 9x13 pan,
until golden and slightly puffed.
Let cool and cut into squares. Refrigerate leftovers.

Chess Squares

Cake Base
1 box yellow cake mix
1 stick butter, melted
1 egg
Melt the butter in a large bowl in the microwave for 45 seconds. Add the cake mix and the egg and beat with a mixer until well blended. It will be a soft dough. Pat it into the bottom of a 9x13 pan.

Filling
3 eggs
8-oz package cream cheese, softened
1t lemon extract or 1-2T lemon juice
1 lb box confectioners sugar
Beat the eggs with the cream cheese until blended. Mix in the lemon, then the sugar. Beat until smooth and pour over the crust. Bake @350 for 35-40 minutes.
12 servings

Enjoy!


4 comments:

  1. If I save any more of your recipes I'm going to run out of room on my computer. Another winner to try.

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  2. Ok went out and got all the ingredients.....Making it tomorrow.

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  3. Just "stumbled" onto your blog from Pinterest. Your recipeds sound yummy--all my favorite things--cake mixes, root beer, lemon, and lime. Can't wait to try them.

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  4. And, of course, chocolate. How could I have left that out?

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