Lazy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars from Cake Mix

Treat yourself to the ultimate shortcut dessert with these Lazy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars made from cake mix! This foolproof recipe combines the rich, buttery flavor of yellow cake mix with gooey semi-sweet chocolate chips to create irresistibly soft and chewy cookie bars that come together in just 10 minutes of prep time. Perfect for busy bakers or last-minute treats, these bars require minimal ingredients—just a box of cake mix, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and chocolate chips. Bake them to golden perfection and enjoy dessert bliss with minimal effort. They’re an easy, crowd-pleasing delight for any occasion, from potlucks to weeknight indulgences. Plus, with straightforward directions and quick cleanup, these cookie bars are as convenient as they are delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 37/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 box (about 15.25 oz) Yellow cake mix
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0 Nonstick cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until a thick dough forms.

Step 4

Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, ensuring they're evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 5

Transfer the dough into the prepared baking pan and press it evenly into the corners and edges using a spatula or clean hands.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center looks set.

Step 7

Remove the pan from the oven and let the cookie bars cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.

Step 8

Serve and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(825.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3531.3

Total Fat 194.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 100.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 630.3mg	0%
Sodium 2313.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 460.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.7g	0%
Total Sugars 286.3g
Protein 46.5g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 514.1mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 604.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.3%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 48.8%