Imagine creating decadent, mouthwatering cookie bars in just minutes with minimal effort - no complicated mixing, no precise measuring, and zero baking anxiety! These incredible Cake Mix Cookie Bars are about to become your new secret weapon in the kitchen. Whether you're a busy parent, a novice baker, or someone who wants delicious treats without spending hours preparing, this recipe is your ultimate shortcut to dessert perfection. Get ready to transform a simple cake mix into irresistibly chewy, chocolatey bars that will have everyone asking for your recipe!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 16 bars
Ingredients
- 1 box cake mix (any flavor)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix thoroughly using an electric mixer or whisk until the ingredients are completely blended and smooth.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using) into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula or the back of a spoon. Make sure the batter reaches all corners and creates a uniform layer.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 22-25 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center - it should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan for about 30 minutes. The bars will continue to set as they cool.
- Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Place on a cutting board and slice into 16 even squares.
- Store the cookie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For best texture, consume within 3 days.
Tips
- Choose your cake mix wisely: While any flavor works, vanilla, yellow, or chocolate cake mixes tend to yield the best results.
- Room temperature ingredients matter: Ensure your eggs are at room temperature for smoother batter mixing.
- Don't overmix the batter: Mix just until ingredients are combined to keep bars tender.
- For extra richness, consider adding different mix-ins like butterscotch chips, white chocolate chips, or crushed nuts.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and clean cutting.
- Allow bars to cool completely before cutting to ensure clean, neat squares.
- For variations, experiment with different cake mix flavors and mix-in combinations.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and soft texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 213kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: 2g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 23mg
