Cake Mix Cookie Bars
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4.9
Cake Mix Cookie Bars
Description
Using a box of yellow cake mix paired with instant pudding mix forms a moist batter that retains tenderness in these cookie bars. The addition of vegetable oil and eggs enriches the texture, contributing to softness and slight chewiness. Chocolate chips folded in add bursts of melted chocolate, while mini M&Ms mixed in and sprinkled on top provide sweet crunch and color. Baking in a greased 9x13 pan at 350°F produces golden edges while keeping the interior soft and cake-like. Once baked and cooled, the bars can be cut into squares for easy handling. This straightforward method leverages prepared mixes to produce bars with the flavor influence of both vanilla from the pudding and the chocolate components layered throughout.
Ingredients
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix I used Betty Crocker
- 1 (3.4-ounce) small box Instant pudding mix white chocolate or vanilla
- ¼ cup water
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 2 egg
- 1 cup M&Ms divided, mini
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl combine cake mix, pudding, water, oil, and eggs using a mixer.
- Mix until well combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and ½ cup mini M&Ms.
- Pour into a greased 9x13 pan.
- Sprinkle with remaining M&Ms.
- Bake for 24-28 minutes or until golden brown on the edges.
Notes
- Store cooled cookie bars in an airtight container for up to five days to maintain freshness.
- To preserve longer, wrap individual bars with plastic wrap, place in a freezer-safe bag, and freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 331 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 331kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 23mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 71IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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