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Squares of chocolate chip cookie bars on parchment paper with knife.
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Chocolate Chip Bar Cookies from a Cake Mix

Skip the scooping and bake a pan of delicious Chocolate Chip Bar Cookies with from a cake mix recipe! These bars are a crowd-pleasing treat.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time39 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake mix cookies, chocolate chip bar cookies
Servings: 24
Calories: 235kcal
Author: Lois

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 1 egg
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts optional

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar.
  • Add the water and egg.
  • Add the yellow cake mix and combine well.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts; if using.
  • Pour mixture into a 9 X 13 size pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Bake in a 350 degree preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let cool slightly before cutting in serving pieces.

Notes

Leftover bar cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
You can freeze them in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Wrap each cookie individually in plastic wrap or wax paper. This will help to prevent them from sticking together and drying out.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 195mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g