Easter Cake Mix Cookie Bars - Soft, Chewy, and Festive Spring Treat
These Easter Cake Mix Cookie Bars are soft, chewy, and absolutely delicious. Loaded with chocolate chips and festive spring-colored M&M candies, they make the perfect treat for Easter weekend or any spring celebration. With just 10 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, this recipe is a quick and easy dessert option that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix or any flavor you fancy
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil because no one wants a greasy bar!
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for that extra hint of sweetness
- 1 cup Easter M&M candies hello, festive vibes!
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips milk or dark works too!
Instructions
- Step: Prep Like a Pro: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grab a 9×13 casserole dish, give it a light spritz of nonstick cooking spray, and set it aside. Trust me, nobody likes scraping stuck-on cookie bars off their pan!
- Step: Mix It Up: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until everything is smooth and well-blended. Then, fold in those colorful Easter M&Ms and chocolate chips. This is where the magic happens—watch as your dough transforms into a rainbow of spring goodness.
- Step: Spread and Bake: Pour the dough into your prepared dish and spread it out evenly. Pop it in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Keep an eye on it—the edges should be golden brown, and the center should still look slightly soft. Don’t worry; it’ll firm up as it cools.
- Step: Cool and Slice: Once your bars are done baking, resist the urge to dig in right away. Let them cool completely before slicing. Why? Because warm bars tend to crumble, and we want picture-perfect squares, don’t we?
Notes
- Try making this recipe with different cake mix flavors like chocolate, funfetti, or strawberry for variety.
- Allowing your bars to cool before slicing is important to maintain their shape, so don’t skip that part!