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Holiday Cake Mix Cookie Bars


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  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 20 bars 1x

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

Scale
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow or vanilla cake mix

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

  • 2 large eggs

  • 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 to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease well.

  2. Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the cake mix, melted butter, and eggs until combined. The dough will be thick.

  3. Add mix-ins: Fold in holiday chocolate chips, white chocolate chips (if using), and sprinkles.

  4. Press into pan: Spread and press the dough evenly into the prepared pan.

  5. Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set.

  6. Cool & cut: Let cool completely in the pan, then cut into bars.

Notes

  • Swap in chocolate, red velvet, or spice cake mix for different holiday vibes.

  • Use pastel sprinkles and M&Ms for Easter, red & green for Christmas, or red & pink for Valentine’s Day!

  • 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