Adventures in Baking :: Creamy Butter Bars

Over the weekend, I started craving Cheesecake.  Well, I didn't have enough cream cheese to make a real cheesecake (I use 2+ pounds when I make a real cheesecake), so I started perusing my recipes for a recipe that would 'hit the spot' for me.  I finally decided on these Creamy Butter Bars.  They have cream cheese in them, and a yummy, yummy crust, and sure enough, they satisfied me!   However, I must say, they are waaaaay sweeter than cheesecake, so I can't eat nearly as much when I make this.  Is that a bad or good things?  Hmmm, things to consider.

Creamy Butter Bars

• 1 yellow cake mix (I prefer Pillsbury)
• 1 stick of real butter, melted
• 1 egg

• 1 8oz. Box of Cream Cheese, softened
• 2 cups of powdered sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Mix the first 3 ingredients together in a bowl (it will be a little dry and crumbly).  Press into a greased 9"X13" pan.   Mix the next 4 ingredients together in a bowl.  Spread over the cake mix until smooth.  Resist the urge to lick the bowl clean!

Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes.  Allow to cool, then cut into squares!  Enjoy!!