4th of July Cake-Mix Cookie Bars
4th of July Cake-Mix Cookie Bars are the ultimate festive dessert for your Independence Day celebrations. These colorful, chewy cookie bars combine the sweetness of yellow cake mix with vibrant sprinkles, creating a mouthwatering treat that’s both visually stunning and delicious. Perfect for summer gatherings, they come together quickly with minimal ingredients, making them an easy go-to dessert for impressing family and friends. Celebrate in style with this delightful dish that captures the spirit of the holiday!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup red, white, and blue sprinkles (plus extra for topping)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the yellow cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips if desired.
- Gently fold in half of the sprinkles.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; check doneness by inserting a toothpick—it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting into squares and topping with remaining sprinkles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg