German Chocolate Chess Squares

Contributed byBetty Sheridan
Stacked German chocolate chess squares. Brownie base, creamy topping, and pecan pieces.

Ingredients

  • 1 package German chocolate cake mix with pudding (18.25 oz.)
  • 3 eggs (large. Lightly beat one of them.)
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine (melted)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 package cream cheese (8 oz. softened)
  • 1 package powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla (generous)
Yield: 48 Squares
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes

Instructions

Combine cake mix, 1 lightly beaten egg, butter or margarine and pecans in a large bowl, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened. Press into bottom of a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan; set aside. Combine cream cheese, vanilla, 2 eggs and 1 cup powdered sugar; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended. Gradually add remaining powdered sugar, beating after each addition. Pour over chocolate layer, spreading evenly. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack and cut into squares. Yield: 4 dozen. 

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