Southern Chess Squares

Name: Southern Chess Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: cooking spray with flour; 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix; 1 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 large egg; 1 cup chopped pecans; 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 large eggs

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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.

Submitted by prissycat

Updated on November 26, 2024

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

24

Yield:

24 squares

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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

Filling:

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

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with floured cooking spray.
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.
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.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan before cutting into 24 squares.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

344	Calories
21g	Fat
38g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 344
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g	26%
Saturated Fat 10g	49%
Cholesterol 65mg	22%
Sodium 260mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate 38g	14%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 29g
Protein 4g	7%
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 53mg	4%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 70mg	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.

Southern Chess Squares

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