Easter Cake Mix Cookie Bars
These easy, colorful bars are perfect for spring gatherings and last-minute baking. Made with cake mix and pantry staples, they yield soft, chewy squares studded with M&Ms and chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Cake Mix
- 1 box cake mix (any flavor)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Mix-ins
- 1 cup M&Ms
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Finishing
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs; mix until well combined.
- Stir in the M&Ms, chocolate chips, and vanilla extract if using.
- Spread the cookie dough evenly in the prepared baking pan.
Baking
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the edges are golden and a toothpick near the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars to set the texture.
- Optional: dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy your festive and colorful treats!
Notes
Don't overmix the batter; stir until just combined to keep bars tender. Check at 18 minutes — ovens vary, and you want moist centers. Let cool fully in the pan for clean slicing. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer.