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Ultimate 4-Ingredient Cake Mix Cookie Bars: Chewy Blondie Style Treats

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Make these soft and chewy cookie bars using cake mix for speed. This simple dessert recipe requires only four base ingredients and is easily customized for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup mix-ins (e.g., chocolate chips, M&Ms, chopped nuts)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the dry cake mix and the melted butter. Mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add the eggs to the crumb mixture. Stir until just combined and a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  4. Fold in your chosen mix-ins, such as chocolate chips or M&Ms.
  5. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
  7. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang.
  8. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the cake mix with 1/4 cup of pudding mix (vanilla or chocolate work well).
  • To make these peanut butter style bars, add 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter to the dough and use peanut butter chips as your mix-in.
  • For a fudgier texture, use chocolate cake mix and add chocolate chips.
  • If you prefer a thicker bar, use an 8×8 inch pan and reduce the baking time slightly.

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