Easter Cake Mix Cookie Bars
Easter Cake Mix Cookie Bars are soft, chewy, and packed with festive colors and flavors, making them the easiest way to whip up a crowd-pleasing dessert with minimal effort. Using cake mix as a base, these bars are endlessly customizable and guaranteed to bring sweet springtime joy to any celebration.
Ingredients
- 1 box 15.25 oz yellow cake mix – serves as the quick and flavorful base for the cookie bars
- 2 large eggs – provide structure and help bind the ingredients together
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil – adds moisture and richness to the dough
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – enhances the sweetness and overall flavor
- 1 cup Easter M&M candies – brings a festive pop of color and crunchy texture
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips – adds melty chocolate goodness in every bite
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray, then set it aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Gently fold in the Easter M&M candies and semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, then let the bars cool completely in the pan.
- Once cooled, slice into squares and serve.
Notes
Experiment with different cake mix flavors such as chocolate, funfetti, or strawberry for a fun twist on the recipe.
Make sure to let the bars cool completely before slicing—this step is essential for the best results, so don’t skip it!
Make sure to let the bars cool completely before slicing—this step is essential for the best results, so don’t skip it!