Description
Delight in the sweetness of 4th of July Cake-Mix Cookie Bars, a festive dessert that perfectly captures the spirit of Independence Day! With just four simple ingredients, these colorful cookie bars are quick to make and packed with vibrant M&M’s. Ideal for summer gatherings, backyard barbecues, or holiday celebrations, they’re a delicious treat that everyone will love. Whether you enjoy them warm with a scoop of ice cream or as a delightful snack at picnics, these easy-to-make cookie bars are sure to impress guests of all ages. Celebrate the 4th with these fun, patriotic desserts that can be customized for any occasion!
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.
- Spray a 9×13 baking pan with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine yellow cake mix, eggs, and softened butter until smooth.
- Fold in M&M's until evenly distributed.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan using a spatula.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on the edges.
- Allow to cool slightly before lifting out using parchment overhang and cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg