Description
Deliciously chewy cookie bars made with a yellow cake mix, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and loaded with chocolate chips. This easy-to-make treat bakes into perfectly golden, soft-centered bars that are perfect for sharing or snacking.
Ingredients
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Cookie Bars Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix (about 15.25 oz)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 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 ensure easy removal of the cookie bars.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir the mixture until it is smooth and well combined, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold the chocolate chips gently into the batter, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout.
- Spread Batter: Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly and pressing down gently to create a uniform layer.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Bake until the edges turn golden brown and the center is set but still soft.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the cookie bars cool completely before cutting into squares. Serve and enjoy your delicious homemade cookie bars!
Notes
- Make sure not to overbake to keep the bars soft and chewy.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
- For variation, try adding nuts or different types of chocolate chips.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
