Easter Cake Mix Cookie Bars
These easy cake mix bars are perfect for Easter gatherings, potlucks, or even just a midweek treat.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch Baking Pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Parchment paper (optional)
Ingredients
For the Bars:
- 1 box 15.25 oz yellow cake mix
- 1 box 13 oz chocolate chip cookie mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips optional
- 1/4 cup pastel candy-coated chocolate eggs for topping
For the Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 –3 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat and Prepare Your Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it with butter.
- Pro Tip: Lining with parchment makes it much easier to lift the bars out of the pan once they’re baked.
Mix the Cake and Cookie Bases
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix and melted butter. Stir until fully blended.
- Add 1 egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the cake mix and stir until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cookie mix with the remaining egg (1) and any additional butter or water called for on the cookie mix box.
Layer the Mixtures in the Pan
- Pour the cake mix into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Dollop spoonfuls of the cookie mix over the cake layer.
- Pro Tip: Don’t worry about blending them completely — a marbled effect looks beautiful and gives each bite a mix of textures.
Add Mix-Ins and Bake
- Sprinkle mini chocolate chips evenly on top if using.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean (a few crumbs are fine).
- Pro Tip: Start checking at 25 minutes — overbaking will make the bars dry.
Cool and Add Toppings
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle pastel candy-coated eggs over the top while slightly warm so they stick lightly.
- If using glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and drizzle over the bars once cooled.
- Pro Tip: For a smoother glaze, whisk continuously and add milk slowly until it reaches a drizzling consistency.
Slice and Serve
- Lift the bars from the pan using the parchment paper edges.
- Slice into squares or rectangles using a sharp knife.
- Serve on a festive plate and enjoy with family or friends.
Notes
Nutritional Value (Per Serving – Approximate)
- Calories: 210–240 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 30–34 g
- Protein: 2–3 g
- Fat: 9–11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4–5 g
- Sugar: 18–22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sodium: 180–220 mg