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Strawberry White Chocolate Gooey Bars
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Strawberry White Chocolate Gooey Bars

Strawberry White Chocolate Gooey Bars use strawberry cake mix combined with butter and egg to form a thick dough base, layered with white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Baking produces a soft, moist bar with pockets of sweet white chocolate and a tender crumb, offering a rich dessert with a fruity twist.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 332 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter very soft, unsalted
  • cake mix strawberry flavor, one 15.25-ounce box
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • sweetened condensed milk use about 8 ounces, I use fat-free, about 60% of one 14-ounce can

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350F and line a 9×9-inch pan with aluminum foil (strongly recommended for easier cleanup) and spray with cooking spray; set aside.
  2. To a large bowl, add the butter and beat with a handheld electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the cake mix, egg, and beat on low speed to combine. The batter will be very thick; keep beating until it goes from pea-sized crumbles to a tacky, thick dough.
  4. Add between half and two-thirds of the dough to the prepared pan to form an even, smooth base layer. I use a spatula but use your hands (sprayed with cooking spray) if that’s easier; set remaining dough aside.
  5. Evenly sprinkle the white chocolate chips over the dough.
  6. Evenly drizzle with about 60% of the can (about 8 ounces) of sweetened condensed milk; just eyeball it.
  7. Add the rest of the dough in approximately 1-inch pieces over the sweetened condensed milk, lightly pressing it down. You won’t have complete coverage; this is okay.
  8. Bake for about 27 to 30 minutes or until edges are set and the center is mostly set; it’s okay if it’s a little jiggly. I judged the doneness by looking at the edges and as they turned light golden brown, I removed the pan from the oven.
  9. Allow pan to cool on a wire rack for at least 2 to 3 hours (overnight is better) or until bars have firmed up enough to cut.

Notes

  • These bars keep fresh for up to 5 days at room temperature in an airtight container.
  • You can freeze the bars for up to 3 months; thaw before serving.
  • Strongly lining the pan with foil aids in easy removal and cleanup.
  • The recipe adapts a method from a popular baking source, ensuring reliable results.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 332kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g (47%) Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 135mg (6%) Sugar 36g (72%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 332

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 332kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 135mg 6%
Sugar 36g 72%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.