Description
These festive Holiday Cake Mix Cookie Bars are quick and easy to make, featuring a buttery cake mix base loaded with colorful holiday chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and festive sprinkles. Perfect for holiday parties or a sweet seasonal treat, they bake into soft, chewy bars that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 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 well to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the yellow or vanilla cake mix, melted unsalted butter, and eggs. Stir until the dough is fully combined. The mixture will be thick but uniform.
- 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 elements throughout the dough.
- Press into Pan: Transfer the dough into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula or your hands to spread and press the dough evenly across the pan’s surface for uniform thickness.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. The bars are done when the edges become golden brown and the center is set but still soft.
- Cool and Cut: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, use a sharp knife to cut into 20 bars for serving.
Notes
- You can substitute the holiday-colored chocolate chips with regular chocolate chips or chopped nuts for a different twist.
- Make sure not to overbake to keep the bars soft and chewy.
- For easier removal, chill the bars in the refrigerator after baking before cutting.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
