Description
Easter M&M Cookie Bars are the ultimate festive dessert, showcasing a vibrant mix of colors and flavors that make them ideal for holiday celebrations. These chewy bars combine the sweetness of chocolate chips and colorful M&M candies with a convenient yellow cake mix base, resulting in a delightful treat that’s easy to prepare. Perfect for gatherings or simply enjoying at home, these cookie bars will add joy to any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a delicious dessert that everyone will adore.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Easter M&M candies
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the Easter M&M candies and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set.
- Allow cooling completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor and texture. Avoid overmixing to maintain chewiness. Customize with different seasonal candies for variety.