Decadent Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Indulge in the ultimate convenience dessert with these Decadent Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars! This simple yet delightful recipe combines the rich flavors of a traditional chocolate chip cookie with the ease of using a cake mix. Perfect for last-minute gatherings, after-school snacks, or satisfying your sweet tooth! With minimal effort and no complicated steps, you’ll have gooey, chocolatey bars that are sure to impress family and friends. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.
12
Servings
180
Calories
5
Ingredients
Ingredients
Yellow cake mix
1 (18 ounce) box (can use sugar-free for a diabetic-friendly option)
Eggs
2 (large eggs, beaten)
Egg white
1 (large egg white, beaten)
Melted butter
5 tablespoons (unsalted, melted)
Semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (12 ounce) package (choose mini or regular chips based on preference)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, egg white, and melted butter. Stir until thoroughly blended. The batter will be thick and sticky.
3
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
4
Grease a 9x13 inch glass baking dish lightly.
5
Using wet hands, spread the thick batter evenly across the bottom of the dish, making sure it reaches the corners.
6
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7
Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and allow to cool on top of the stove for 1 hour.
8
After cooling, use a pizza cutter to slice into squares for easy serving.
9
Enjoy the bars as they are, or add a dollop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert.
Nutrition Information
8.3g
Fat
23g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Decadent Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars?
They are a simple and indulgent dessert that combines the convenience of yellow cake mix with the classic flavor of chocolate chip cookies in bar form.
How many ingredients are needed for this recipe?
The recipe requires 5 main ingredients: yellow cake mix, eggs, egg white, melted butter, and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
What oven temperature is required for baking?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) before baking the bars.
Can I make this recipe diabetic-friendly?
Yes, you can use a sugar-free cake mix as a diabetic-friendly option for this recipe.
What size baking dish should I use?
The recipe calls for a 9x13 inch glass baking dish.
Do I need to grease the baking dish?
Yes, you should lightly grease the baking dish to prevent the bars from sticking.
How many eggs are used in the batter?
The recipe uses two whole large eggs and one large egg white, all beaten.
Should the butter be melted or softened?
The recipe specifically requires 5 tablespoons of unsalted, melted butter.
What kind of chocolate chips work best?
Semi-sweet chocolate chips are recommended, and you can use either mini or regular sized chips.
How do I handle the thick and sticky batter?
Using wet hands is the best way to spread the thick, sticky batter evenly across the bottom of the dish.
How long do the cookie bars need to bake?
Bake the bars for approximately 20 minutes.
How can I tell when the bars are finished baking?
The bars are done when the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
How long should the bars cool before serving?
Allow the dish to cool on top of the stove for at least 1 hour before slicing.
What is the best way to slice the bars?
Using a pizza cutter makes it very easy to slice the cooled bars into uniform squares.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe produces approximately 12 servings.
What is the calorie count per serving?
Each bar contains approximately 180 calories.
How much fat is in one cookie bar?
One serving contains 8.3g of fat.
What are the carbohydrates per serving?
There are 23g of carbohydrates in each bar.
How much protein is in each serving?
Each bar provides 3g of protein.
Is yellow cake mix mandatory?
The recipe specifies yellow cake mix, which provides a traditional flavor, but other variations can be tried.
Can I serve these with anything else?
Serving them warm with a dollop of vanilla ice cream is highly recommended for an extra special treat.
Are these bars suitable for after-school snacks?
Yes, their ease of preparation and handheld nature make them perfect for kids' snacks.
What category of cookie is this?
This recipe is classified as a Bar Cookie.
What size box of cake mix is required?
You will need one 18-ounce box of yellow cake mix.
What size package of chocolate chips is needed?
One 12-ounce package of semi-sweet chocolate chips is required.
Should the eggs be beaten before adding to the mix?
Yes, both the whole eggs and the egg white should be beaten before being combined with the other ingredients.
Do I need to use a specific type of butter?
The recipe calls for unsalted butter that has been melted.
Is this a good recipe for last-minute gatherings?
Absolutely, because it uses pre-packaged cake mix and has minimal steps, it's very quick to put together.
Can I use a mixer for the batter?
While you can, the recipe suggests stirring in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly blended, which is easily done by hand.
What is the texture of these bars?
These bars are gooey and chocolatey, offering a decadent texture similar to a thick cookie.