Description
These easy-to-make Cookie Bars combine the convenience of yellow cake mix with melty chocolate chips to create a deliciously soft and chewy dessert. Perfect for parties or a quick homemade treat, these bars require minimal ingredients and bake into a golden brown, chocolate-studded delight that’s sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
Bar Batter
- 1 box yellow cake mix (approx. 15.25 oz)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 bag (12 oz) chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Batter: In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir the mixture thoroughly until it becomes smooth and uniformly blended.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter without overmixing.
- Spread Batter: Pour and spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish, pressing it down lightly to create a uniform layer.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. The bars are done when the edges turn golden brown and the center is set but still slightly soft.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 16 squares. Serve and enjoy your delicious homemade cookie bars!
Notes
- You can substitute chocolate chips with nuts or dried fruit for variation.
- Ensure the bars cool completely for clean slices; warm bars may crumble.
- Storing bars in an airtight container at room temperature keeps them fresh for about 3-4 days.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free yellow cake mix.
- Pressing the batter evenly into the pan helps ensure uniform baking.
