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4-Ingredient Cake Mix Cookie Bars

Two squares of rich, golden cake mix cookie bars studded with melted chocolate chips on a white plate.
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Make soft, chewy cookie bars using just a box of cake mix and three other simple ingredients. This is a quick dessert hack perfect for any day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (15.25 oz) Yellow Cake Mix
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, melted
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the dry cake mix and the melted butter. Mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add the eggs to the bowl. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  5. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  6. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
  7. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang.
  8. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use a yellow cake mix. For a different flavor profile, try Funfetti or chocolate cake mix.
  • If you want extra chewiness, add 1/3 cup of packed brown sugar to the dough mixture.
  • For a holiday bake sale treat, swap chocolate chips for festive sprinkles or chopped toffee bits.
  • This recipe works well as a one pan cookies solution when you need fast results.

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