Description
4th of July Cake-Mix Cookie Bars are a delightful and festive treat that brings joy to summer celebrations. With just four simple ingredients, you can create these colorful cookie bars that feature vibrant M&M’s for a patriotic flair. They’re perfect for Independence Day parties, family gatherings, or any occasion that calls for a sweet indulgence. Not only are they quick and easy to prepare, but they also guarantee to impress guests with their soft texture and eye-catching appearance. These cookie bars can easily be customized with different mix-ins, making them versatile enough for any celebration. Get ready to whip up these delicious treats in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 2 cups M&M’s
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking pan with cooking spray; line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, and softened butter until well mixed; the batter will be thick.
- Fold in the M&M’s gently until evenly distributed.
- Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan using a spatula.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges.
- Allow to cool slightly before lifting out of the pan using parchment paper; cut into squares and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie bar (approximately 40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg