Easter Cake Mix Cookie Bars
Easter Cake Mix Cookie Bars are soft, chewy, and loaded with festive chocolatey goodness! Made with a simple cake mix base, these easy-to-make dessert bars feature Easter M&M candies and chocolate chips for a fun, colorful treat. Perfect for Easter celebrations, parties, or a quick baking project with kids.
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 25min
- Total Time: 35min
- Yield: 12-16 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Easter M&M candies
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until a thick dough forms.
Fold in the M&M candies and chocolate chips, distributing them evenly.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and the center is set.
Allow bars to cool completely before slicing to ensure a chewy texture.
Cut into squares and enjoy with milk or package them as festive Easter treats!
Notes
- White Chocolate & Sprinkles – Swap semi-sweet chocolate chips for white chocolate chips and add pastel sprinkles.
- Nutty Delight – Add chopped nuts like almonds, pecans, or walnuts.
- Peanut Butter Lover’s Dream – Replace half of the chocolate chips with peanut butter chips.
- Different Cake Mix Flavors – Try chocolate, funfetti, or strawberry cake mix.
- Gluten-Free Version – Use a gluten-free cake mix for a gluten-free option.
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