Description
These Easy Easter Cake Mix Cookie Bars are a delightful and colorful treat perfect for springtime celebrations. Made from a simple vanilla cake mix combined with eggs, vegetable oil, and festive rainbow sprinkles, these bars offer a soft, chewy texture with bursts of color and optional chocolate chips for added indulgence. Quick to prepare and bake, they’re ideal for an effortless holiday dessert or a fun snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Basic 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 and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the cookie bars.
- Mix Batter: In a large bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, 2 large eggs, and ½ cup vegetable oil. Stir the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and well blended without any lumps.
- Add Sprinkles and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in ½ cup of rainbow sprinkles and ½ cup of chocolate chips if using. This adds festive color and texture to the cookie bars.
- Spread Batter: Pour the prepared batter into the greased baking pan, spreading it evenly to ensure consistent baking across the whole pan.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges turn a golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Slice: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- You can customize this recipe by swapping the rainbow sprinkles for other types of sprinkles or mix-ins like nuts or dried fruit.
- Be sure not to overbake; the bars should be slightly soft and chewy, not dry.
- For a richer flavor, you can use melted butter instead of vegetable oil.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
