As the bars bake, the butter softens the cake mix into a rich, chewy dough. They come out of the oven golden and loaded with melted chocolate chips. Try them while they’re still warm, with a cold glass of milk.

Tips for Success

Use yellow cake mix for a classic flavor, but white cake mix works if that’s what you have handy.
Let the bars cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting to prevent crumbling.
Store at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
For extra texture (and who couldn’t use more chocolate), sprinkle a few chocolate chips on top just before baking.

🧰 Tools & Equipment

9×13-inch baking pan
Large mixing bowl
Rubber spatula or wooden spoon
Measuring spoons
Non-stick cooking spray

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Stack of soft chocolate chip cookie bars made with cake mix.

Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Soft and chewy bars made from cake mix and chocolate chips — ready in under 30 minutes.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings bars

Ingredients

1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
5 T butter, melted
2 large eggs
12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9×13-inch pan with non-stick spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, melted butter, and eggs until well mixed.
Fold in chocolate chips.
Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
Bake 20–25 minutes, until set and edges are lightly browned.
Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then cut into bars.

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The bottom line

Skip the stress and bake up these chocolate chip cookie bars. A cake mix gives you a head start, while melted butter and eggs make them taste truly homemade. They come out of the pan soft, golden, and loaded with rich chocolate chips. An easy win for any gathering or sweet craving.

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