Description

4th of July Cake-Mix Cookie Bars are the ultimate festive dessert that captures the spirit of Independence Day! With just four simple ingredients, this recipe makes it easy to whip up a vibrant treat that will delight both kids and adults alike. The cookie bars are soft and chewy, bursting with colorful M&M’s that add a patriotic flair to your summer celebrations. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings, these bars allow you to spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the holiday festivities.

Ingredients

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1 box yellow cake mix
2 large eggs
1/2 cup butter (melted)
2 cups M&M’s (red, white, and blue)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Spray a 9×13 baking pan with non-stick spray and line it with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and eggs. Stir until well mixed.
Gently fold in the M&M’s until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Spread the mixture into the prepared baking pan using a spatula.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Allow cooling slightly before lifting out of the pan using the parchment paper and cutting into squares.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie bar (45g)
Calories: 170
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg