Cinnamon Spice Neiman Marcus Bars


Cinnamon spice Neiman Marcus bars. While we still haven’t quite gotten to the bottom of how this dish got its name – maybe because it’s as rich as Neiman’s clientele?? – either way, we’re going to roll with it. Seven ingredients are all you need to make these indulgent, sweet and tangy bars. A box of spice cake mix does most of the heavy lifting for you here, then it’s just about mixing up your cream cheese mixture to pour on top of the cake mix and letting the whole thing bake to perfection….




Speaking of which, this dish is a thing of beauty when it comes out of the oven, what with its golden brown, crackled crust that forms on top, flecked throughout with cinnamon. Yum. What you get here is an ooey-gooey tray of spiced cinnamon goodness, with a creamy middle layer that’ll have everyone scrambling for “just one more piece.” What we love about these, apart from how great they taste, is how simple they are to make. There’s no fussing around with a crust, which means no need for a food processor or even a pastry blender, plus you basically get three distinct layers for the work of two; win-win!



These decadent bars are perfect for any occasion, whether you just want a little something special to serve after dinner, or you need to bring something to a school function – these deliver every time and have a designated spot in our dessert rotation – so good!


Neiman Marcus Bars

1 hour to prepare serves 9-12

Ingredients

  • 1 (15.25 oz.) box spice cake mix
  • 4 eggs, divided
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350ยบ F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, beat 2 eggs and melted butter into spice cake mix, mixing until smooth batter comes together.
  3. Pour into greased baking dish and set aside.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese for 3 minutes, or until smooth and fluffy, then beat in remaining eggs, powdered sugar, cinnamon and salt. Beat for another 2-3 minutes, or until fully combined and smooth.
  5. Pour cream cheese mixture over cake batter and gently spread into an even layer that fully covers the cake.
  6. Place baking dish in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until edges are just lightly browned and center is almost set, but still has a slight jiggle in the middle.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool before slicing.
  8. Slice, serve and enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Mix & Match Mama

Whizzco for LPE