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Holiday Cake Mix Cookie Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 20 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Holiday Cake Mix Cookie Bars are a festive and easy-to-make treat perfect for celebrating the season. Made with a simple cake mix base and colorful holiday-themed chocolate chips and sprinkles, these bars combine the soft comforting texture of cake with the indulgent flavor of cookies. Ready in just over half an hour, they are great for holiday parties, dessert tables, or gifting.

Ingredients

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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 well to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the yellow or vanilla cake mix, melted unsalted butter, and eggs until fully combined. The resulting dough will be thick and dense.
  3. Add mix-ins: Gently fold in the holiday-colored chocolate chips or M&Ms, white chocolate chips if using, and holiday sprinkles evenly throughout the dough.
  4. Press into pan: Spread and press the thick dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, making sure the surface is smooth and the mixture is compacted.
  5. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the center is set but still soft.
  6. Cool & cut: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, cut into 20 bars for serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute M&Ms with any other holiday-themed candies if desired.
  • For a dairy-free option, use a dairy-free butter substitute and check cake mix ingredients.
  • Ensure the bars are completely cooled before cutting to avoid crumbling.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Optional white chocolate chips add extra sweetness but can be omitted based on preference.

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