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Cake Cookie Bars Recipe

Cake Cookie Bars Recipe
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Deliciously simple Cake Cookie Bars made with cake mix, providing a quick and versatile treat perfect for any occasion. Soft, chewy, and customizable with your favorite mix-ins, these bars combine the ease of cake mix with the satisfying texture of cookies.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 15.25 oz cake mix (any flavor of your choice)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Add-Ins

  • 1 ½ cups mix-ins (such as chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit, or candy pieces)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
  3. Add Cake Mix: Gradually add the cake mix to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined; be careful not to overmix to keep the bars tender.
  4. Fold in Add-Ins: Gently fold in 1 ½ cups of your choice of add-ins such as chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit evenly throughout the batter.
  5. Spread Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula to ensure consistent thickness.
  6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool and Cut: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, lift out the bars using the parchment paper if used, and cut into squares.
  8. Serve and Store: Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

  • You can customize these bars by choosing any cake mix flavor and a variety of add-ins to suit your taste.
  • For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free cake mix and ensure add-ins are gluten-free as well.
  • Make sure not to overbake; slightly underbaked bars will remain soft and chewy.
  • Bars can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
  • Butter can be substituted with coconut oil for a different flavor and to make it dairy-free.

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