Description
Get ready to fall in love with this quick, chewy, and ultra-easy dessert—Cake Mix Cookie Bars! Made with a box of cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and chocolate chips, these bars are the perfect solution for last-minute sweet cravings. Whether you’re looking for easy dessert ideas, party snacks, quick baking recipes, or family-friendly treats, this one ticks every box. With soft centers, golden edges, and customizable mix-ins, it’s no wonder this recipe is a favorite in every kitchen.
Ingredients
1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz
2 large eggs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Additional chocolate chips for topping (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 or 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease it.
2. In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, melted butter, and eggs until fully combined.
3. Stir in the chocolate chips.
4. Spread the thick batter evenly into the prepared pan.
5. Top with extra chocolate chips if desired.
6. Bake for 22–26 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is just set.
7. Let cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing.
8. Serve at room temperature, warm, or chilled!
Notes
Use parchment paper for easier removal and cleaner slicing.
Don’t overbake—remove as soon as the center is just set.
Feel free to change cake mix flavors or swap out chips for nuts, white chocolate, or candies.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 22–26 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: cake mix dessert, cookie bars, easy dessert recipe, quick baking, party dessert