Easter Cake Mix Bars (Print Version)

Soft, chewy bars packed with chocolate chips and festive spring candies, ideal for an Easter treat.

# Ingredients:

Batter

01 - 1 box yellow cake mix (432 g)
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 80 mL vegetable oil
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 mL)

Add-ins

05 - 1 cup Easter M&M candies (175 g)
06 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (170 g)

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
02 - In a mixing bowl, stir together the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
03 - Gently fold in the Easter M&M candies and semi-sweet chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
04 - Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
05 - Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into squares for serving.

# Notes:

01 - For best texture, do not overbake; bars should be soft and chewy.