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Delightfully Easy Easter Cake Mix Cookie Bars

Chewy and festive cookie bars made from classic yellow cake mix, loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips and spring-themed M&M's—perfect for a quick and crowd-pleasing Easter treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 box classic yellow cake mix 15.25 oz
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup spring-themed M&M's candies

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Pan
  • Large bowl
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until you get a thick, cohesive dough with no dry patches.
  3. Step 3: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and spring-themed M&M's, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  4. Step 4: Press the dough firmly and evenly into your prepared baking pan using dampened fingers or a spatula.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the edges are light golden brown and the center is set without glossy or wet spots.
  6. Step 6: Cool the bars completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into 12 to 24 squares depending on desired size.
  7. Step 7: Serve immediately or package as a festive Easter gift.

Notes

Use white or funfetti cake mix for variety. Swap chocolate chips or M&M's for other candies or nuts. Add a pinch of cinnamon for warmth. Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.