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Easter Cake Mix Cookie Bars Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bars 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Easter Cake Mix Cookie Bars are a festive and easy-to-make dessert perfect for spring celebrations. Made with a vanilla or yellow cake mix and loaded with pastel M&M’s, white chocolate chips, and colorful sprinkles, these bars offer a delightful combination of chewy texture and sweet flavors. With minimal prep and baking time, they are an ideal treat for Easter gatherings or any occasion that calls for a fun and colorful sweet bite.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 1 box vanilla or yellow cake mix
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Mix-Ins

  • 1 cup pastel-colored M&M’s or candy-coated chocolates
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup sprinkles (Easter or spring-themed)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the cookie bars.
  2. Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla or yellow cake mix with the melted unsalted butter, two large eggs, and one teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir the mixture thoroughly until a thick and uniform dough forms.
  3. Add Mix-Ins: Gently fold in one cup of pastel-colored M&M’s, half a cup of white chocolate chips, and a quarter cup of Easter or spring-themed sprinkles, reserving a small amount to sprinkle on top later.
  4. Press into Pan: Evenly press the thick dough into the prepared 9×13-inch baking pan, smoothing the surface. Then sprinkle the reserved candies and sprinkles on top, pressing them lightly into the dough so they adhere.
  5. Bake: Bake the bars in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden and the center is set but not overbaked, ensuring the bars remain chewy and moist.
  6. Cool and Serve: Allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 24 squares. This ensures the bars hold their shape when sliced.

Notes

  • You can substitute the white chocolate chips with milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips depending on your flavor preference.
  • For an even chewier texture, add ¼ cup of brown sugar to the dough when mixing.
  • These bars can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days without losing freshness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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