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    Home » Christmas Recipes and Kids Crafts and Activities

    Easy Christmas Cookie Cake Bars

    Published: Dec 9, 2019 · Modified: Oct 20, 2022 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    Holiday baking is a tradition in our house. In fact, my kids ask me nearly every day if we can do some baking. But when it comes to the holidays, I know that time is short. There are lots of things going on and you can't really spend a lot of time baking up a complicated recipe. That's why I love these Easy Christmas Cookie Cake Bars. They are made using a supermarket shortcut, so they are perfect for this busy season. You might also love this Santa Hat Dessert.

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    • ⭐Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥣Ingredient Notes
    • 📋Step by Step Instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips
    • 🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs
    • 🎅Related Christmas Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    ⭐Why This Recipe Works

    These cookie bars could not be easier to make. They are great for when you are entertaining over the holidays or if your child's class is having a holiday party. These Christmas bars use a boxed cake mix as the base, which makes the recipe super simple. The cake mix replaces the flour and granulated sugar typically used in a recipe like this.

    Easy Christmas Cookie Cake bars

    🥣Ingredient Notes

    • Yellow Cake Mix - Replaces the flour, sugar and baking soda.
    • Vanilla Pudding Mix - Adds moistness and helps with the structure of the bars.
    • Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips - You can also use milk chocolate chips.
    • Red & Green Chocolate Candies or M&M candy - Add festiveness and more chocolate flavor.
    ingredients for Christmas cookie bars

    📋Step by Step Instructions

    STEP 1: Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

    STEP 2: Pour cake & pudding mix into a large bowl. Add two eggs to the cake and pudding mix.

    cake batter in a bowl.

    STEP 3: Next, add the milk to the bowl.

    pouring milk to cake batter in a bowl.

    STEP 4: Pour in the melted butter.

    pouring melted butter into a bowl.

    STEP 5: Mix the ingredients well. You can use a stand mixer or a handheld electric mixer. Then add the chocolate chips to the batter.

    chocolate chips in a bowl with cake mix.

    STEP 6: Add the red and green chocolate candies.

    m&m's in a bowl with cake mix.

    STEP 7: Mix all of the ingredients together until the candy and chocolate chips have been evenly distributed.

    STEP 8: Fold the cookie dough into baking dish sprayed with cooking spray and bake at 300 for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

    cookie bar batter in a pan.

    STEP 9: Slice and serve.

    sliced christmas cookie cake bars

    👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips

    Tip 1: Let the bars cool before slicing, so the heated chocolate does not spread.

    Tip 2: For easier cleanup, line the pan with parchment paper.

    🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs

    How do I store cake mix bar cookies?

    You can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days. You can also freeze them by wrapping them in plastic wrap and placing in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Can I add frosting to these cake mix cookie bars?

    Sure! Store-bought vanilla frosting works well. You can also use your favorite frosting recipe. If you are frosting these, add some festive Christmas sprinkles on top.

    What candy can I use in cookie bars?

    Since it is Christmas, we want to make these cookie bars a little festive. That can be done by adding some red and green chocolate candies. You can use red and green M&Ms or these Hershey's chocolate candies.

    🎅Related Christmas Recipes

    • Soft Candy Cane Sugar Cookie Recipe
    • Gingerbread Loaf Recipe
    • Easy Christmas Fudge
    • Candy Cane Fudge

              

    📖 Recipe

    Christmas Cookie Cake Bars

    Looking for an easy holiday treat? Try these Easy Christmas Cookie Cake Bars. These are quick to make thanks to some supermarket shortcuts!
    4.84 from 6 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 246kcal
    Author: Vicky

    Ingredients

    • 15 oz Yellow Cake Mix
    • 2 Eggs
    • 3.4 oz Vanilla Pudding Mix
    • ½ Cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
    • ¼ Cup Milk
    • ⅓ Cup Melted Butter
    • ¾ Cup Red & Green Chocolate Candies

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Pour cake & pudding mix into a large mixing bowl.
    • Add 2 eggs.
    • Pour in the butter & milk.
    • Mix well.
    • Add the chocolate chips & red & green chocolate candies.
    • Mix well.
    • Fold into a nonstick or silicon baking dish and cook at 300 for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
    • Cool before slicing so the heated chocolate does not spread.
    • Serve & enjoy!

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    Notes

    Let the bars cool before slicing, so the heated chocolate does not spread.
    For easier cleanup, line the pan with parchment paper.
    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 282mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. bhavana

      February 16, 2021 at 7:09 am

      4 stars
      wow, they looks so colorful and inviting,especially for the kids

    2. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

      December 09, 2019 at 1:23 pm

      5 stars
      These look like the perfect festive treat! Will definitely making these for an after school snack.

    3. Anjali

      December 09, 2019 at 1:22 pm

      5 stars
      These were so easy to make and are perfect for the holidays! They will definitely be making an appearance at a holiday party I'm hosting this season!

    4. Jennifer Q

      December 09, 2019 at 1:06 pm

      5 stars
      These were delightful! And I love how easy to make. I'm always down for a kitchen shortcut during the way too busy holidays.

    5. Emmeline

      December 09, 2019 at 12:24 pm

      Oh these cookie bars look truly amazing! Love that you put candy inside - that's my kind off cookie 😉

    6. Erika

      December 09, 2019 at 12:12 pm

      5 stars
      Oh, I love these!! They are so festive.

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