Pinterest Challenge #23 - Chess Squares

Years ago at a scrapbooking convention in Natchez, my mom and I discovered these wonderful creations known as chess squares.  Oh, they are so good.  My mom made them last year at Christmas-time, and they were delicious.  A few nights ago, I had a little time to throw together a quick dessert for a Bible study we were attending that night.  It was a huge hit, and I was glad none came back home because I didn't want the temptation lurking in the house!  So, here's what you need to make it:

1 stick of melted salted butter
1 box of yellow cake mix
8 ounces of softened cream cheese (I used fat free - I had to make up for the butter somehow)
3 eggs
3 cups of powdered sugar

First, mix cake mix, melted butter, and one egg to form a soft dough.  Press this dough into the bottom of a 9x13 sprayed pan.

Mix powdered sugar, two eggs, and softened cream cheese for about 2 minutes.  Pour on top of pressed dough.

Bake at 300 degrees for 45 minutes until the top is golden brown.  ENJOY!  It is so good!

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