easy loaded cookie bars

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Castle Pines, CO
Updated on Sep 27, 2016

These cookie bars are delicious! They are simplified by using a cake mix for the base and adding all your favorite chips, nuts etc. You could even add holiday M&M's or your favorite candy bars chopped up! Easy to take to a potluck or office!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix (for 9x13 size cake)
  • 2 - eggs
  • 1 stick butter, melted but cooled
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup salted caramel or butterscotch chips
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup nuts (cashews, walnuts or pecans)

How To Make easy loaded cookie bars

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9X13 glass pan with PAM or grease lightly with shortening.
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl combine cake mix, eggs and melted butter. Stir just to combine.
  • Step 3
    Add chips, nuts and coconut, mix just to combine- don't over mix.
  • Step 4
    Place batter in pan and push into place, I find it easier using my hands. Even the dough out in the pan.
  • Step 5
    Bake 20-23 minutes until golden brown, do not undercook! Cool completely, cut into squares to serve.

Discover More

Category: Cookies
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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