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Holiday Cake Mix Cookie Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 20 bars
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Holiday Cake Mix Cookie Bars are a festive and delicious treat that’s quick to prepare. Made with a yellow or vanilla cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and colorful holiday-themed chocolate chips and sprinkles, these bars are perfect for holiday gatherings or as a cheerful dessert. They bake up moist and soft with delightful bursts of chocolate and a fun sprinkle crunch.

Ingredients

Main 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

  1. 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.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow or vanilla cake mix, melted unsalted butter, and eggs. Stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and the dough forms a thick consistency.
  3. Add Mix-ins: Gently fold in the holiday-colored chocolate chips or M&Ms, white chocolate chips if using, and holiday sprinkles to evenly distribute the festive flavors and colors throughout the dough.
  4. Press into Pan: Spread the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula or your hands to press it down gently and create a uniform layer.
  5. Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the center looks set. Avoid overbaking to keep the bars moist.
  6. Cool & Cut: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan to firm up. Once cooled, lift out of the pan and cut into 20 bars for serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute holiday-colored chocolate chips with M&Ms or any other festive candy-coated chocolates.
  • Using parchment paper makes it easy to lift the whole slab out of the pan for neat cutting.
  • For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free cake mix.
  • Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
  • Add nuts like chopped pecans or walnuts for extra texture if desired.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/holiday-cake-mix-cookie-bars-recipe/