4th of July Cake-Mix Cookie Bars
Festive and easy-to-make cake-mix cookie bars perfect for celebrating Independence Day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of cake mix (red, white, or blue themed)
- 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup of sprinkles (red, white, and blue)
- Optional: frosting for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray or lined with parchment paper.
- Mix the cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs in a large bowl until just combined.
- Fold in the sprinkles gently.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then cool completely on a wire rack.
- Decorate with frosting and additional sprinkles if desired.
Notes
These cookie bars are adaptable; add chocolate chips, nuts, or citrus zest for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: 4th of July, cookie bars, cake mix dessert, Independence Day treats, festive desserts