Description
Easy cake mix cookie bars turn a simple box mix into chewy, crowd-pleasing treats perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks. They come together in minutes with pantry add-ins and bake up thick and soft.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 box cake mix
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup butter, melted
Optional Add-Ins:
- ½ cup nuts, chopped
Instructions
- Grab your 9×13 inch baking pan and coat the entire surface with cooking spray at room temperature.
- Melt ½ cup butter in a microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds until completely liquid.
- Pour the entire box of cake mix into a large mixing bowl, then add the ½ cup melted butter and 2 large eggs.
- Stir the ingredients together with a wooden spoon until your batter looks smooth and no dry cake mix remains.
- Add 1 cup chocolate chips and ½ cup chopped nuts (if using) to the batter, gently folding them throughout.
- Transfer the mixture into your prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly to the edges and create a flat surface.
- Position the pan in a preheated oven at 350F and bake for exactly 22 minutes until the edges turn light golden brown.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely at room temperature for 45-60 minutes.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the bars into 2-inch squares, creating approximately 24 individual servings.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for smoother batter mixing and better texture.
- For gluten-free version, swap standard cake mix with gluten-free cake mix and check ingredient labels carefully.
- Experiment with different cake mix flavors like vanilla, funfetti, or chocolate to create unique bar variations.
- Line your baking pan with parchment paper for easier removal and clean cutting of bars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 to 16
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg