Description
These Holiday Cake Mix Cookie Bars are a festive, easy-to-make treat perfect for any celebration. Made with a simple yellow or vanilla cake mix, melted butter, and eggs, these bars are packed with colorful holiday chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and sprinkles for a fun and flavorful bite. They bake quickly and can be enjoyed by the whole family!
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow or vanilla cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
Mix-ins
- 1 cup holiday-colored chocolate chips or M&Ms
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/3 cup holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the yellow or vanilla cake mix, melted unsalted butter, and large eggs. Stir until all the ingredients are well incorporated and the dough forms a thick consistency.
- Add mix-ins: Gently fold in the holiday-colored chocolate chips or M&Ms, white chocolate chips if using, and the holiday sprinkles to evenly distribute them throughout the dough.
- Press into pan: Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, pressing it down firmly to ensure a uniform thickness for even baking.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the center is set without being wet or jiggly.
- Cool and cut: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, lift out using the parchment paper if used, and cut into 20 bars for serving.
Notes
- You can substitute holiday-colored chocolate chips with regular chocolate chips or your favorite candy pieces.
- White chocolate chips are optional but add a nice sweetness and texture contrast.
- Make sure to let the bars cool completely before cutting to prevent crumbling.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These bars can also be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
