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Easter M&M Cookie Bars


  • Author: Divine
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x

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

Scale
  • 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well blended.
  3. Gently fold in the Easter M&M candies and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  4. Spread the mixture into the prepared dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden around the edges.
  5. 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.