Description
These Cake Mix Cookie Bars are a quick and delicious treat that combines the convenience of a yellow cake mix with colorful Easter M&M candies and rich semi-sweet chocolate chips, resulting in a soft, chewy dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Bars
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Easter M&M candies
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir the ingredients until the mixture becomes smooth and well incorporated, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add Mix-ins: Gently fold in the Easter M&M candies and semi-sweet chocolate chips to evenly distribute the candies and chips throughout the batter.
- Spread Batter: Evenly spread the batter into the prepared casserole dish, smoothing out the top for uniform baking.
- Bake: Bake the bars in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the casserole dish before slicing them into squares for serving, ensuring they hold together well.
Notes
- Use nonstick spray or grease the pan well to avoid sticking.
- Make sure to let the bars cool completely; warm bars may crumble when sliced.
- You can substitute the Easter M&M candies with other colorful candy-coated chocolates or skip them for a simpler version.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a chewier texture, slightly underbake by a minute or two.
