Name: Fun & Easy Easter Desserts – Cake Mix Cookie Bar Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz); 2 large eggs; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup pastel M&M's; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

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Spring is in the air, and you know what that means—pastel everything, way too much chocolate (no complaints here), and the sweet smell of Easter baking filling the house. If you're hunting for something that's fun, festive, and doesn’t require half your pantry or a culinary degree, let me introduce you to your new obsession: Easter Cake Mix Cookie Bars.

Seriously, these things are dangerously good.

Dessert That Doesn’t Stress You Out? Yes, Please.

Let’s be real—Easter weekend should be about making memories with your family, not spending hours babysitting the oven. That’s why I love these Cake Mix Cookie Bars. They’re the definition of Easy Easter Desserts:

✔️ One bowl.

✔️ One pan.

✔️ Zero stress.

Because when the kids are hyped up on jelly beans and there’s a bunny costume hanging on for dear life, the last thing you need is a complicated recipe.

What Makes These Bars So Special?

Besides being insanely easy, these Easter Cookie Bars are a perfect combo of soft, chewy, and chocolatey. The secret weapon? A humble cake mix. Yep, that box of mix you’ve probably forgotten about in your pantry just became the MVP.

Add in a handful (or two) of chocolate chips and some pastel Easter M&M’s, and you’ve got yourself the cutest, most festive treat on the dessert table. Honestly, they’re almost too pretty to eat. Almost.

No Fancy Skills Required

If you can stir and press dough into a pan, you're basically a pastry chef now. This dessert bar recipe is totally beginner-friendly. No rolling, no cookie cutters, no chilling dough. Ain’t nobody got time for that.

Tip: Don’t overbake! These bars should be golden around the edges and slightly gooey in the middle. They’ll firm up as they cool, trust the process.

Customize Your Way

While these bars are Easter-themed, the beauty of this Easter Cake Mix hack is you can tweak it however you want. Want to switch the chocolate chips for white chocolate or butterscotch? Do it. Feel like adding sprinkles? Heck yes.

You can even swap out the M&M’s for other candy—just keep that pastel spring vibe strong. Because IMO, the cuter they look, the faster they disappear.

Perfect for Every Bunny (Get it?)

These Easter Snacks are a hit with both kids and grown-ups. Bring them to a potluck, pack them in lunchboxes, or keep them all for yourself while you “hide” in the pantry. No judgment here.

They’re also a great way to get your little helpers involved in the kitchen. Dumping ingredients into a bowl and decorating with candies? That’s peak toddler-approved baking.

Let’s Recap – Why You Need These Bars in Your Life

They’re ridiculously easy.
You only need basic ingredients.
They're cute, colorful, and crazy good.
They're the lazy genius of Easter desserts recipes.
They make your house smell like happiness and sugar.

Whether you’re hosting brunch, heading to grandma’s, or just trying to survive spring break, these Easter Cookie Recipes have your back.

So grab that forgotten box of cake mix, toss in the goodies, and whip up a batch of these Easter sweets. Fast. Fun. Foolproof. What more could you ask for in a holiday treat?

Ready to bake? Let’s hop to it!