Easter Cake Mix Cookie Bars – Easy Easter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars with M&M’s

Easter Cookie Bars Recipes – Easy Easter Cake Cookie Bars with Cake Mix

Easter Cake Mix Cookie Bars – Easy Easter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars with M&M’s

These Easter Cake Mix Cookie Bars are the perfect quick and festive treat for spring celebrations. Made with simple ingredients, these soft and chewy Easter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars with M&M’s are packed with colorful candies and rich chocolate chips in every bite. Using cake mix makes this recipe incredibly easy, so you can spend less time baking and more time enjoying the holiday. These delicious bars are perfect for Easter parties, dessert tables, or a fun baking activity with kids. Slice them into squares and enjoy a bright, cheerful dessert everyone will love.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

This recipe comes together with just a handful of everyday ingredients.

Yellow Cake Mix: Any brand works well and serves as the base for the cookie bars.
Eggs: Two large eggs help bind everything together and create a soft texture.
Oil: Vegetable oil is a great choice because it has a neutral taste. Other oils can be used but keep in mind they may slightly affect the flavor.
Vanilla Extract: Adds a warm sweet aroma that enhances the cookie bar flavor.
Easter or Spring M&M Candies: Colorful candy-coated chocolates add festive flair and crunch. Feel free to substitute with any favorite Easter candies.
Chocolate Chips: Semi-sweet chocolate chips were used here but milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips also work nicely.

Method

Step 1: Preheat and prepare the panBegin by heating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking, then set it aside.

Helpful Tip: Experiment with other cake mix flavors such as chocolate, strawberry, or funfetti for a fun twist.

Step 2: Mix the batterIn a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until a thick dough forms. Once combined, gently mix in the Easter M&M candies and chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed.

Step 3: Spread into the panTransfer the dough to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly so the bars bake uniformly.

Baking Instructions

Step 4: Bake and coolPlace the pan in the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the top looks set and lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely before cutting them into squares.

Tip: Letting the bars cool fully makes slicing much easier and helps them hold their shape.

Notes

Try different cake mix varieties like chocolate, funfetti, or strawberry to change the flavor.
Always allow the bars to cool before cutting—this step keeps them neat and prevents crumbling.