Southern Chess Squares

Southern Chess Squares

This recipe for chess squares is similar to many others I’ve seen, but in my opinion, these are the best! They are also great for bake sales when individually wrapped.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
60 mins
Yield:
24 squares
Servings:
24

Ingredients

Filling

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 large eggs

Crust

  • cooking spray with flour
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with floured cooking spray.

Step 2
Make the crust: Mix cake mix, melted butter, and egg together in a bowl. Stir in pecans. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.

Step 3
Make the filling: Beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until blended. Pour over crust and spread in an even layer.

Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan before cutting into 24 squares.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

344
Calories
21g
Fat
38g
Carbs
4g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 344
% Daily Value *
Total Fat21g 26%
Saturated Fat10g 49%
Cholesterol65mg 22%
Sodium260mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate38g 14%
Dietary Fiber1g 3%
Total Sugars29g
Protein4g
Vitamin C0mg 1%
Calcium53mg 4%
Iron1mg 4%
Potassium70mg 1%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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