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A top-down view of freshly baked cream cheese gooey butter bars cut into perfect squares and arranged on a white ceramic plate placed on a white marble countertop. The golden crust and creamy top layer show the rich texture and layered look. The clean, minimal setup highlights the dessert’s homemade quality and inviting appeal.

Neiman Marcus Bars Recipe

Neiman Marcus Bars are rich, gooey dessert bars with a golden cake crust and creamy cheesecake-like top. Easy to make and incredibly addictive, they’re perfect for sharing—or keeping all to yourself.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 224 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or whisk
  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 18.25 ounce package yellow cake mix
  • 4 large eggs divided
  • ½ cup melted unsalted butter
  • 1 8-ounce package softened cream cheese
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x13 inch baking pan.
    A top-down view of a silver nine by thirteen inch baking pan being greased with a white silicone brush on a white marble countertop. A small bowl of melted butter and a folded white kitchen towel sit nearby. The scene is clean and simple, showing the essential first step to prepare the pan before baking.
  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, 2 eggs, and melted butter. Mix well and press into the bottom of the pan.
    Top-down image of a large clear glass mixing bowl on a white marble countertop, holding yellow cake mix, two cracked eggs, and melted unsalted butter being mixed with a white hand mixer. Measuring cups and the cake mix box are placed neatly beside the bowl, highlighting the crust preparation process for the dessert.
  • In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
    A large glass bowl on a clean white marble countertop holds softened cream cheese being whipped with a white hand mixer. The cream cheese is visibly smooth and creamy. An empty cream cheese wrapper lies nearby. This step focuses on preparing the rich filling that will top the cake mix crust in the next stage.
  • Add the remaining 2 eggs, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy.
    Top-down view of a large glass bowl with smooth cream cheese, two cracked eggs, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract being blended with a white hand mixer. Measuring spoons and an open vanilla bottle are placed neatly around the bowl on a white marble countertop. This step ensures a creamy rich layer for the bars.
  • Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust and spread evenly.
    A top-down view of the cream cheese mixture being poured over the prepared cake mix crust inside a greased silver baking pan. A white spatula is being used to spread the mixture evenly. All equipment and ingredients like the glass bowl, egg shells, and used measuring cup are arranged on the white marble countertop.
  • Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
    Close-up shot of a golden Neiman Marcus Bars tray inside a stainless steel oven, viewed through the open door. The top is perfectly golden brown and slightly crinkled, with a hint of buttery sheen, set over a white marble cooktop.
  • Cool completely before slicing into bars.
  • Store in the fridge for up to a week for best texture and taste.
    Top-down view of the fully baked cream cheese gooey butter bars resting on a cooling rack. The top is golden brown and set. Once cooled, the dessert is sliced into neat squares and placed on a white ceramic plate over the white marble countertop. The bars reveal a layered texture with a rich creamy topping.