Comments on: Neiman Marcus Bars (AKA Gooey Butter Bars)

By: Carol

Carol — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:39:31 +0000

I made these for the first time today using a Butter Yellow cake mix. I added 1/2 cup of ground pecans to the crust but, otherwise, followed the recipe. I couldn’t wait the 2 hours for them to cool (maybe 30 minutes) and I can report that they’re delicious warm. They didn’t cut badly either, really, but if making them for company, it would probably be best to let them cool. You can sprinkle powdered sugar on then to make them pretty, too, once they’re cooled.

I really love the almond extract in the gooey layer. The pecans are good as well, and they add nutrition. So, then these are like a “health food” bar, right? Ha! Thanks for the recipe!

By: Sandy Coughlin

Sandy Coughlin — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:31:30 +0000

In reply to Peggy Artz. Hi Peggy - every oven is different! Maybe in yours they needed another 5 minutes to bake? The baking time is 35-40 minutes. :)

By: Peggy Artz

Peggy Artz — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 23:48:43 +0000

I made these today. Followed all the directions. Let them bake for35 minutes. The cake layer came up high, but the top layer didn’t seem to be done. What’s wrong??

By: Sandy Coughlin

Sandy Coughlin — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:28:54 +0000

In reply to Laura. I have never tried this recipe in muffin tins, Laura. Sorry!

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:07:53 +0000

Haven’t made yet but going to. Any thoughts as to if these would work in muffin tins?

By: Jacqueline coleman

Jacqueline coleman — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 23:18:27 +0000

I made these last night and it was absolutely delicious. it’s definitely going in my favorites ???

By: Sandy

Sandy — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:57:43 +0000

In reply to Mrinal. A boxed cake mix (you can buy white cake, yellow cake, chocolate cake) in the baking aisle of grocery store.

By: Mrinal

Mrinal — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:56:23 +0000

What is yellow cake mix ??