Description
Easter M&M Cookie Bars are a festive and delightful dessert that adds a splash of color to your holiday celebrations. These easy-to-make bars combine a rich yellow cake mix with vibrant Easter M&M candies and semi-sweet chocolate chips, creating a sweet treat that’s sure to impress family and friends. Perfect for Easter brunch, spring gatherings, or just as a special snack, these cookie bars boast a chewy texture and irresistible flavor. With minimal ingredients and simple preparation steps, you’ll find yourself reaching for seconds—if not thirds! Whether displayed on a dessert table or gifted in decorative boxes, these cookie bars are the ultimate crowd-pleaser.
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 mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Gently fold in the Easter M&M candies and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Don’t overmix the batter; a few lumps are fine. Check for doneness early to maintain chewiness.