Description
Easter Cake Mix Cookie Bars are a delightful treat that captures the spirit of spring celebrations. With their soft, chewy texture and vibrant colors from chocolate chips and festive candies, these bars are perfect for family gatherings or potlucks. They are easy to prepare, making them an ideal choice for last-minute desserts. Plus, their cheerful appearance and sweet flavors will surely bring joy to your table. Whether enjoyed on their own or paired with ice cream, these cookie bars make any occasion extra special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 2 eggs
- โ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Easter M&M candies
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and lightly spray a 9ร13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow 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 incorporated.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish using a rubber spatula.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider swapping M&M candies with nuts or dried fruits. To achieve a gooey texture, avoid overbaking; check doneness with a toothpick.