Description
- These Holiday Cake Mix Cookie Bars are soft, chewy, and bursting with festive color thanks to holiday sprinkles and chocolate chips. Made with a simple box of cake mix, these cookie bars come together in minutes and are perfect for parties, cookie swaps, or last-minute baking. Customize with seasonal candies and colors to fit any holiday!
Ingredients
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1 box (15.25 oz) yellow or vanilla cake mix
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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2 large eggs
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1 cup holiday-colored chocolate chips or M&Ms
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1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
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1/3 cup holiday sprinkles
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease well.
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Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the cake mix, melted butter, and eggs until combined. The dough will be thick.
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Add mix-ins: Fold in holiday chocolate chips, white chocolate chips (if using), and sprinkles.
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Press into pan: Spread and press the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
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Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set.
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Cool & cut: Let cool completely in the pan, then cut into bars.
Notes
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Swap in chocolate, red velvet, or spice cake mix for different holiday vibes.
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Use pastel sprinkles and M&Ms for Easter, red & green for Christmas, or red & pink for Valentine’s Day!
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Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg