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Dessert for 15

Chess Squares

$3.24for 470 minServes 15

A pecan cake crust supports a rich cream cheese topping that bakes into soft, chewy dessert squares.

Chess Squares

Photo: thekitchenmagpie.com

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Cake, 10 oz$0.18/oz typical10 oz$1.80Typical price
Butter, 8 oz$0.40/oz typical8 oz$3.20Typical price
Eggs, 3$0.30 each typical3$0.90Typical price
Nuts and seeds, 4.5 oz$0.70/oz typical4.5 oz$3.15Typical price
Cream cheese, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical8 oz$2.40Typical price
Total for the servings shown$12.15

Swaps

  • Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Sugar and brown sugar

Not included in the cost.

  • 70 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 15servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.81 per serving$3.24 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 1 package package yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup melted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 packages (8 oz) cream cheese
  • 2 cups icing sugar
  • 2 large eggs

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
  2. Mix the cake mix, melted butter, and one egg, then press the dough into the pan.
  3. Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the crust.
  4. Beat the cream cheese, icing sugar, and two eggs until smooth.
  5. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the pecans.
  6. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the center is set and the edges are lightly browned.
  7. Cool the squares completely in the pan before cutting.

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