Description
These Easy Easter Cake Mix Cookie Bars are a festive and simple treat perfect for celebrating the holiday. Made from a vanilla cake mix combined with eggs, vegetable oil, and colorful rainbow sprinkles, these bars are soft, sweet, and bursting with fun. Optional chocolate chips add a melty chocolate touch, making them a deliciously easy dessert or snack that can be whipped up in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Mix-ins
- ½ cup rainbow sprinkles
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the bars after baking.
- Mix Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Stir together until the mixture is smooth and fully blended, with no lumps remaining.
- Add Mix-ins: Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles and, if using, the chocolate chips. This will give your bars festive color and optional bursts of chocolate flavor throughout.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the prepared batter evenly into the greased baking pan. Use a spatula to spread it out smoothly to ensure even baking.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Bake until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve for a delightful Easter treat.
Notes
- You can substitute rainbow sprinkles with any other festive sprinkles or colored sugars to match different occasions.
- For a dairy-free option, ensure your cake mix and chocolate chips are dairy-free.
- If you prefer a more fudgy texture, slightly underbake the bars by a couple of minutes and allow them to cool in the pan.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Adding nuts like chopped pecans or walnuts can provide a crunchy texture contrast if desired.
