Cake Mix Cookie Bars (5 Ingredients)
These cake mix cookie bars combine the buttery flavor of chocolate chip cookies with the fluffy texture of cake in an easy 5-ingredient dessert that’s quick to mix and bake.
Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Looking for a sweet new take on chocolate chip cookies? Look no further! Gooey chocolate chips nestled in a soft fluffy cake mix cookie bar are the perfect party treat, or weeknight dessert!
These easy cake mix cookie bars are the best of both worlds: fluffy sheet cake and soft baked chocolate chip cookie. They start with a simple box of yellow cake mix and turn into thick, chocolate-y bars that still hold together perfectly for an easy handheld treat. Every bite has that classic, buttery cookie flavor with a soft, cake-like texture that makes them totally irresistible!
This easy recipe has only five simple ingredients and comes together in minutes. Just mix everything in one bowl, spread the batter into a pan, and bake. No scooping dough, no fuss — just a simple shortcut dessert that tastes like you spent way more time on it than you actually did. Perfect for parties, potlucks, lunchbox treats, or anytime you need a quick sweet fix.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Only 5 ingredients
- Nearly foolproof cake mix recipe
- Easy to customize
- Makes a big batch to feed a crowd
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Only 5 Ingredients:
- Yellow Cake Mix (13.25 ounces)
- Large Eggs
- Vegetable Oil (or your favorite baking oil)
- Water
- Chocolate Chips
Helpful Kitchen Tools
- 9×13 Baking Pan
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Silicone Spatula
- Nonstick Cooking Spray
- Stand Mixer (or Electric Hand Mixer)
Instructions
To Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and coat a 9×13 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Make the Batter – Add all ingredients except chocolate chips to the bowl of a stand mixer and mix until no big lumps remain.
- Add Chocolate – Fold in 3/4 cup chocolate chips with a spatula, then scoop the batter into your prepared pan and spread to fill the pan evenly.
- Bake – Sprinkle a extra chocolate chips on top and bake for 24 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out almost clean. You don’t’ want them to be 100% finished as they will continue to cook once pulled out of the oven.
- Cool – Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cookie bars rest in the pan for 20-30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Prep Tips:
- Pan Size – For thicker cookie bars, use a smaller pan, such as a 9-inch square baking pan. When baking in a smaller pan, lower the oven temperature to 325°F and bake for a few extra minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick, and again, you’ll want to take them out of the oven when they are almost done, as they will continue to bake in the pan after you remove it from the oven.
- Chocolate Chips – If you like a lot of chocolate chips, it’s best to add the extras on top rather than mixing extras into the batter. Too many chocolate chips in the batter will make them so gooey that they won’t stay together in a bar (though they will taste amazing!)
- Variations – This is an easy recipe to customize with your favorite flavor of cake mix or mix-ins. Try starting with white cake mix, funfetti cake mix, strawberry cake mix, or even red velvet cake mix. You can use your favorite type of chocolate chips or add a special twist with nuts, sprinkles, peanut butter chips, or candy.
- Cooling Time – Resist the urge to slice these before they’ve had a chance to rest. This allows the cookie bars to finish cooking and set up completely, so they won’t fall apart.
- Storage – Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days.
More Cookie Bar Recipes To Try
- Halloween Monster Cookie Bars
- M&M Cookie Bars
- Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
- Reese’s Fluffernutter Bars
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Cake Mix Cookie Bars (5 Ingredients)
Equipment
- 9×13" baking pan
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Rubber spatula
- Nonstick Cooking Spray
- Stand mixer or electric hand mixer
Ingredients
- 1 box Yellow Cake Mix 13.25 ounces
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1/2 Cup Oil
- 1/3 Cup Water
- 3/4 Cup Chocolate Chips Plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and coat a 9×13 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add all ingredients except chocolate chips to the bowl of a stand mixer and mix until no big lumps remain.
- Fold in 3/4 cup chocolate chips with a spatula, then scoop the batter into your prepared pan and spread to fill the pan evenly.
- Sprinkle a extra chocolate chips on top and bake for 24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out almost clean. You don't want them to be 100% finished as they will continue to cook once pulled out of the oven.
- Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cookie bars rest in the pan for 20-30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use a 9-inch pan for thicker bars; bake at 325°F a few minutes longer and test with a toothpick.
- Add extra chocolate chips on top instead of mixing in to help bars hold together.
- Let bars cool completely before slicing so they set properly.
- Store in an airtight container at room temp for 3–5 days.
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