Description
4th of July Cake-Mix Cookie Bars are the ultimate festive dessert that brings together simplicity and flavor. With just four ingredients, these colorful cookie bars are perfect for summer celebrations, picnics, and family barbecues. The vibrant M&M’s add a patriotic flair, making them an eye-catching treat for Independence Day festivities. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is straightforward and quick to prepare, ensuring everyone can enjoy these delightful bars. Serve them warm with ice cream or cut them into fun shapes for kids—either way, they’re sure to be a hit at your celebration!
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 (175°C).
- Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray and line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, and softened butter until well mixed to form a thick batter.
- Gently fold in the M&M's until evenly distributed.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before lifting out using parchment paper and cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (66g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg