Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

by Gayle on July 8, 2024 0 comments »

These Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are simple to prepare and made with just five ingredients. By using a boxed cake mix, these bars bake up soft, chewy, and are loaded with chocolate!

You should try this Cinnamon Swirl Pound Cake, Strawberry Cupcakes, and Fresh Peach Cake!

If you’re craving something chocolatey, cakey, soft, and delicious, have I got a recipe for you!

This easy cake mix cookie bars are everything that the name suggests…cake mix made into cookie bars that are ultra decadent and ultra tasty. It’s a fun mash-up between a cookie and a cake!

Have you tried baking with cake mix, besides using it for a cake? These Funfetti Cake Batter Bars and Holiday Cake Mix Bars are a similar version of this chocolate recipe.

I also love using cake mix in this Oreo Pudding Poke Cake, Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies, and Blueberry Dump Cake. Cake mix recipes are just so versatile, friends!

And this easy dessert recipe is a one bowl dish that is ready to go into the oven in a flash. The cake mix bars are simple to customize and are hot from the oven in minutes.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

Made in one bowl: you just need one bowl and one pan for these cookie bars.
Just five ingredients: you probably have all (or most) of these simple ingredients in your kitchen.
Easy to customize: you can swap out the cake mix and chocolate chips for different flavors.
Perfect for a crowd: this treat tastes homemade but is ready in minutes, perfect for when you need a dessert and are short on time.

cookie bars stacked on top of each other

Ingredients in Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Cookie Bars:

Yellow cake mix: I used one box of cake mix, but any kind can be used.
Butter: in order to turn cake mix into cookies, you need a fat, such as melted butter or vegetable oil. I prefer using butter, as it gives the bars are richer flavor.
Eggs: this acts as a binder and helps the gooey cake bars retain their rich flavor.
Vanilla
Chocolate chips: I used milk chocolate chips, but any kind will work.

How to Make Yellow Cake Mix Cookie Bars:

Mix: in a large mixing bowl, add the cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla. Stir well to combine. Gently fold in chocolate chips.
Spread: using a spatula, spread the batter evenly into a baking pan. The batter will be thick!
Bake: place into the oven and bake until golden brown. Allow the bars to cool completely and then slice.

How to Store:

Leftover chewy cookie bars will last in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.

To freeze: store in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to three months. When ready to serve, let thaw completely in the refrigerator.

Pro tip: warm a bar in the microwave for 10-15 seconds and then top with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream!

Tips and Variations for Making the Best Boxed Cake Mix Cookie Bars:

Don’t skip the cooking spray: be sure to use cooking spray or line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal once the bars are ready to serve.
For thicker bars: bake the batter in an 8×8 baking pan. The bars will bake up thick and chewy, though you will need to adjust the baking time.
Swap out the cake mix: for chocolate cake mix, strawberry cake mix, or white cake mix….the possibilities are endless!
Mix-ins: use dark chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, chopped nuts, or toffee bits for a fun flavor.
Toppings: just before baking, sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top; add some sprinkles; or swirl in some Nutella or peanut butter.

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