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    Home » Christmas » Easy Christmas Cookie Cake Bars

    Easy Christmas Cookie Cake Bars

    Published: Dec 9, 2019 · Modified: Nov 1, 2021 by Vicky

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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.

    Looking for an easy holiday treat? Try these Easy Christmas Cookie Cake Bars. These are quick to make thanks to some supermarket shortcuts! #cookiebars #Christmastreats #christmasdesserts
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    • Why easy Christmas sugar cookie bars are awesome
    • Ingredients
    • How to make cake mix cookie bars
    • What candy can I use in cookie bars?
    • How long do cookie bars take to bake?
    • Christmas Cookie Cake Bars
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Meal planning made easy
    • Related posts

    Why easy Christmas sugar cookie bars are awesome

    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

    Ingredients

    • Yellow Cake Mix
    • Eggs
    • Vanilla Pudding Mix
    • Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
    • Milk
    • Melted Butter
    • Red & Green Chocolate Candies or M&M candy
    Ingredients for christmas cookie cake bars

    How to make cake mix cookie bars

    This is a great recipe for kids to help make since it is not very complicated. To start, heat oven to 300 degrees.

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

    cake batter in a bowl


    Next, add the milk to the bowl.

    pouring milk to cake batter in a bowl

    Pour in the melted butter.

    pouring melted butter into a bowl


    Mix the ingredients well. You can use a stand mixer or a hand held electric mixer. Then add the chocolate chips to the batter.

    chocolate chips in a bowl with cake mix

    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 which I give my kids every year as a stocking stuffer.

    m&m's in a bowl with cake mix


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

    How long do cookie bars take to bake?

    Fold the cookie dough into baking dish sprayed with cooking spray or one lined with parchment paper and bake at 300 for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

    cookie bar batter in a pan


    Let the bars cool before slicing, so the heated chocolate does not spread. Slice and serve.

    sliced christmas cookie cake bars
    Christmas cookie cake bars

              

    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!
    4.8 from 5 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Christmas desserts, cookie bars
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 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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    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

    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Frequently asked questions

    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.

    easy christmas cookie cake bars in a red serving dish

    Meal planning made easy

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    When it is time for dinner, make that night’s recipe (choices include make-ahead, freezer meals, slow-cooker recipes, and other time-saving strategies) and you are all set.

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    1. Erika

      December 09, 2019 at 12:12 pm

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

    2. 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 😉

    3. 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.

    4. 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!

    5. 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.

    6. bhavana

      February 16, 2021 at 7:09 am

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

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