4th of July Cake-Mix Cookie Bars Recipe
These 4th of July Cake-Mix Cookie Bars are a festive and delicious treat that’s perfect for celebrating Independence Day or any patriotic occasion. With a base of yellow cake mix and loaded with colorful M&M’s, these cookie bars are easy to make and sure to be a hit at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake Mix Cookie Bars:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 2 cups M&M’s
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Prepare Pan: Spray a 9×13 baking pan with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine yellow cake mix, eggs, and softened butter until smooth.
- Add M&M’s: Fold in M&M’s until evenly distributed.
- Spread Batter: Spread the batter into the prepared pan using a spatula.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool slightly before lifting out using parchment overhang and cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: 4th of July, Cake Mix, Cookie Bars, M&M's, Independence Day, Patriotic Dessert
