The other day at the pool, my girlfriend Sheaffer asked me for a bar recipe that wasn’t a brownie…something kind of like a snickerdoodle. I immediately said she should take my original Neiman Marcus bar recipe and change out the cake mix and add cinnamon for the perfect snickerdoodle bar…then I was like, wait? Why don’t I do that too? So, I did. And it was good. Really, really good. Try them out yourself…
Shopping List
1 box of white cake mix
4 eggs
1 stick melted butter
4 tablespoons cinnamon, divided
1 box of powdered sugar (about 4 cups)
8 oz package of cream cheese, softened
4 eggs
1 stick melted butter
4 tablespoons cinnamon, divided
1 box of powdered sugar (about 4 cups)
8 oz package of cream cheese, softened
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease one 13×9 inch pan.
In bowl, combine cake mix, 2 eggs, melted butter and 2 tablespoons cinnamon. Spread in bottom of pan.
In a second bowl, beat with electric mixer, powdered sugar, 2 more eggs, cream cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons of cinnamon until smooth. Spread on top of crust mixture.
Bake 35-40 minutes until edges are brown and center set (it will still be slightly wobbly in the middle).
Cool on counter 30 minutes, then refrigerate 2 hours up to 2 days.
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Unknown says
I can't wait to try it! Looks like the best comfort dessert! My daughter will love helping me make it. Thanks so much!
Sheaffer, Chris, Scout, and baby Carter says
YES!!!!!!! I am thrilled my genius idea inspired you. I do however have 1 question: Why wasn't a small batch delivered to my door? I mean, really. 😉
Anonymous says
The picture looks amazing! Could I use a vanilla cake mix instead of white? I didn't know since the vanilla one says it has pudding in the mix, but that's what I have on hand. Thanks so much! I found this blog from watching The Bachelorette. Your brother is a true gem and it was a blessing watching him…I'm glad God has other plans for him because I feel like there is someone out there that will be his perfect mate for life. Also I wish you were on the food network with your own show…y'all just seem so amazing and it would be fun to watch you on tv too! God bless!
Mix and Match Mama says
You can use whatever kind of cake mix you like! Vanilla or yellow would work great!! XOXO Shay
Anonymous says
These are awesome. Made them today and got all thumbs up from my hubby and 3.5 year old triplets :). Will definitely be trying the peanut butter version next!
Christine says
What a great idea! I live at a high elevation and cookies never turn out quite right, but bars are much easier to convert, especially with cake mix! Can't wait to try these!
Courtney says
Hi! I really want to try these! I have a question regarding the box of powdered sugar. How many cups is that? I can only find bags of it and want to make sure it's the right amount! Thanks?
Mix and Match Mama says
Hi Courtney! A box is about 4 cups. You'll love these!! XOXO Shay
Chelsie.Swanson says
Made these for father's day….so good! They are incredibly dangerous! Had to share with the neighbor so we wouldn't have any leftover!
RedRockRed says
I love all these versions of the NM bars. Now I would really like it if you came up with a version that included fruit on top sort of how cheesecakes can come with fruit.
Thanks!
togetherforgood says
I made these today as a treat for some friends, but of course my family had to try them too. Oh my goodness. I may have found my husband's new favorite dessert. Seriously. So good. Thanks for sharing this recipe! 🙂
Anonymous says
I made these and thought they should have been in a cookie sheet instead of a 9 x 13 pan.
After baking for 30 minutes they were very wobbly. I baked them for at least 1 hour. Please let me know what I did wrong, I've been baking for 54 years and cookies are my specialty. Thank you.
Mix and Match Mama says
Hi! They needed to be made in a 9×13 pan and not a baking sheet. They are slightly wobbly in the center but after they hang out in the fridge, they firm up and slice into nice, neat bars.