Description
Indulgent Easter cake mix cookie bars blend festive springtime flavors with classic bakery sweetness. Colorful sprinkles and creamy texture make these simple treats perfect for family gatherings and seasonal celebrations you’ll love sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 ounces / 432 grams)
- 1 cup Easter M&M candies
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and ready a 9×13-inch baking pan by greasing or lining with parchment paper.
- Combine cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl, stirring until a cohesive soft dough develops.
- Gently incorporate Easter M&Ms and chocolate chips into the dough, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared baking pan, using clean hands or a spatula to spread it uniformly across the surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and a set center.
- Remove from oven and allow the cookie bars to cool completely at room temperature.
- Once cooled, slice into rectangular bars of desired size, creating a festive Easter-themed dessert perfect for sharing.
Notes
- Swap cake mix for gluten-free options to accommodate dietary restrictions and create an inclusive treat.
- Adjust baking time by 2-3 minutes if using a dark or glass pan to prevent over-browning and ensure even cooking.
- Chill dough for 15 minutes before pressing into pan for cleaner edges and more uniform bar texture.
- Experiment with seasonal candies like Cadbury Mini Eggs or pastel sprinkles to customize for different celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 204 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 151 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 23 mg