Description
4th of July Cake-Mix Cookie Bars are a delightful and easy dessert, perfect for celebrating Independence Day or any summer gathering. With only four simple ingredients, these vibrant cookie bars come together in no time. The colorful M&M’s add a festive touch, making them a hit with both kids and adults. Their chewy texture and rich flavor ensure they’ll disappear quickly at barbecues, picnics, or family get-togethers. Whether you’re hosting a party or just looking for a sweet treat, these cookie bars are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 2 cups M&M’s
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare a 9×13 baking pan by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, and softened butter; mix until well blended.
- Fold in the M&M's until evenly distributed.
- Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden around the edges.
- Allow to cool slightly before lifting out using the parchment paper and cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (about 40g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg