This Cake Mix Cookie Bars recipe could not be easier, with just 3 ingredients, plus mix-ins like chocolate chips. This simple and foolproof baking recipe is made in one bowl in less than 30 minutes, making it great for busy families! They turn out moist, gooey, and so delicious every time.
Love cake mix recipes? Also, try my 3 Ingredient Cake Mix Cookies, Chocolate Peppermint Cake Mix Cookies, Cake Mix Peach Cobbler, and Cake Mix Pumpkin Muffins.
Cake Mix Cookie Bars recipe
These Cake Mix Cookie Bars are almost too good to be true. You start with a basic box of cake mix, and instead of making a traditional cake, you add just two ingredients, oil and eggs, to create the most delicious, rich, and chewy Cookie Bars ever. I added chocolate chips to these, but you can pick your favorite add-ins.
The taste and texture of these are incredible, and honestly, no one will realize you took this big kitchen shortcut using such simple ingredients. I like to call recipes like these, kitchen hacks, and boy, is this a good one to know. If you like simple recipes like this with a shortcut, try my 3 Ingredient Cake Mix Cookies, which are similar, but made into cookie form. Traditional cookies are great, but these Cookie Bars come out even more gooey because the ends don't get completely baked.
You have to try these because it's the only way to truly understand how delicious they are. Cooking from scratch is wonderful, but sometimes we need a shortcut. This is the easy dessert recipe everyone needs to know.
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Why You'll Love this Cake Mix Cookie Bars recipe...
- This Cake Mix Cookie Bars recipe is ridiculously easy. One bowl and 3 ingredients!
- They aren't that fussy either, meaning anyone can pull this off, even if you aren't a baker.
- If you need sweet treats fast, this is it!
- These cookie bars are versatile, meaning you can mix up the add-ins you use for different flavors.
- They come out perfectly chewy in the middle every time.
- Kids and adults love them.
Ingredients:
Here's an overview of what you'll need to make this Cake Mix Cookie Bars recipe, but keep scrolling for the full recipe amounts.
- Cake Mix: You'll need a basic box of cake mix. For the Cookie Bars, I used a box of yellow cake mix or vanilla cake mix. Look for the 15.25 box of cake mix to get the right proportions for the cookies to bake properly. You can swap out almost any flavor of cake mix, though, like red velvet cake mix, strawberry cake mix, or chocolate.
- Eggs: I use large eggs in my baking. To make sure you don't get any bits of shell in your cookies, break them into a small bowl first. Use room temperature eggs for the best baking results.
- Oil: I used vegetable oil in testing this recipe, but you can substitute it with olive oil or melted coconut oil if you prefer. If you are feeling extra indulgent, you can use slightly cooled, melted butter.
- Chocolate Chips: I use regular chocolate chips for my cookies, but you can use any type you like or have on hand. You can use semi-sweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate or dark chocolate. Any other type of skinkles, nuts, dried fruit, or candy will also work.
Instructions:
This is an overview of the instructions to make this Baked Goat Cheese Pasta, but the full detailed, printable recipe is below in the recipe card.
Step One: Prepare the Dough
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 x 13 baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and oil until combined.
- All the cake mix and stir just until mixed with a rubber spatula. Fold in the chocolate chips. The cookie dough will be stiff,
- Scoop the batter into the pan and press down evenly. Square off the dough, as shown. It doesn't need to reach the end of the pan. I like to keep mine thick so they cover about ¾ of the pan. Just make sure to square it off, like shown.
Step Two: Bake the Cookie Bars
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cookie bars are golden.
- Allow the bars to cool, lift them out of the pan using the parchment paper, and then cut into squares.
- Transfer to a container for storage.
Tricks:
- Don't skip lining the pan with parchment paper. It allows you to remove the cookie bars from the pan easily and cut them easily. It also saves you time on clean-up.
- Let them cool before cutting them so they don't just melt and crumble.
- For gooey cake bars, do not overbake them, or they will get hard. They don't really turn brown, just look for it to set in the middle.
Variations
I love this Cake Mix Cookie Bars recipe as written, but here are some fun variations.
- Christmas: Instead of chocolate chips, use red and green M&M's.
- Smore's: Add mini marshmallows to the bars.
- Peanut Butter: Stir in peanut butter chips or Reese's pieces.
- Lemon: Use lemon cake mix and white chocolate chips.
- Sprinkles: Add your favorite sprinkles to the white cake mix for a festive twist.
Cake Mix Cookie Bar Recipes FAQ
Storage & Leftovers
Store any leftover cookie bars in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freezing
These cake mix cookie bars freeze well in a freezer-safe container for up to three months.
What's the difference between a cookie and a cookie bar?
Cookies and cookie bars are very similar. The biggest difference is that the cookies are divided into balls and then cooked. They form round cookies. The bars are cooked in a whole sheet and then cut to divide them.
What else can I make from cake mix?
A box of cake mix is so versatile, and you can make much more than just cake from it. You can make these Cake Mix Cookie Bars from a Cake Mix. You can also make my Cake Mix Cookies, Chocolate Peppermint Cake Mix Cookies, Cake Mix Peach Cobbler, and Cake Mix Pumpkin Muffins.
Cake Mix Cookie Bars
I just love these Cake Mix Cookie Bars. This versatile recipe is one you need to keep in your back pocket the next time you need to bring a dessert. I just love how it comes together with pantry staples. Plus you can't beat a 3-ingredient recipe.
Serve this as shown, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an epic dessert.
I hope you love them as much as my family does.
Cake Mix Cooke Bars Recipe from Running in a Skirt Share on XMore Cake Mix Recipes:
- Cake Mix Cookies
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Chocolate Peppermint Cake Mix Cookies
- Cake Mix Peach Cobbler
- Black Bean Brownies
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Cake Mix Cookie Bar
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounce Yellow Cake Mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 x 13 baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and oil until combined.
- All the cake mix and stir just until mixed together. Fold in the chocolate chips. The dough will be stiff,
- Scoop the batter into the pan and press down evenly. Square off the dough, like shown. It doesn't need to reach the end of the pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cookie bars are golden.
- Allow the bars to cool, lift them out of the pan using the parchment paper a,nd then cut into squares.
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