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Chess bars

Chess bars, also known as chess squares, are a type of dessert that originated in the Southern United States. They are typically made with a cake mix base and a creamy filling, often resembling gooey butter cake, and are known for their rich, sweet flavor.

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Old Fashion Chess Bars • Loaves and Dishes

These Old Fashion Chess Bars are just exactly what you remember from childhood. So simple and sweet with a flaky top and crumbly crust - oh yum!...

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Chess Squares - Taste of the South Magazine

Quick and easy, these decadent chess squares are a classic Southern treat...

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Easy Chess Squares Recipe

These simple Southern chess squares are made with a box of cake mix, cream cheese, butter, and eggs for a delicious, classic treat that comes together with just 10 minutes of active preparation time...

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Chess Squares Recipe | Simple Southern Dessert Recipe

These easy Chess Squares are a simple and comforting Southern dessert! Flaky and buttery, this sweet treat goes perfectly with tea or coffee...

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Chess Squares - Easy and Irresistible | In a Southern Kitchen

Chess Squares are an easy variation of Chess Pie, with a buttery shortbread crust and a sweet chess pie filling. These are a simple and delicious treat...

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Chess Squares - Bake or Break

Chess Squares are a simple, delicious, classic dessert. Always a crowd-pleaser...

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Southern Chess Squares Recipe

These chess squares feature a pecan crust made with cake mix that's topped with a rich sweetened cream cheese filling. Just mix, layer, and bake...

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