Description
Cake Mix Cookie Bars are soft, chewy dessert bars made using a simple boxed cake mix combined with butter and eggs—quick, customizable, and perfect for parties or last-minute treats.
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow or vanilla cake mix
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chocolate chips (or M&M’s, sprinkles, nuts)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 or 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in chocolate chips or your preferred mix-ins.
- Press dough evenly into the baking pan.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Use funfetti cake mix for colorful birthday bars.
- Add crushed Oreos, peanut butter chips, or caramel bits for variety.
- For gooier bars, bake on the lower end of the time range.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American