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Red, White & Blue Cake-Mix Cookie Bars — Pure Summer Joy!

Festive 4th of July Cake-Mix Cookie Bars Recipe


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  • Author: emily
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bars 1x

Description

Chewy, colorful cookie bars made from a white cake mix base. Perfect for 4th of July celebrations with a patriotic red, white, and blue appearance.


Ingredients

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  • 1 box (15.25 oz) White Cake Mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • Red gel food coloring
  • Blue gel food coloring
  • 1 cup red, white, and blue M&Ms

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×13 pan with parchment.
  2. Cream together butter and eggs until smooth.
  3. Mix in the cake mix until a thick dough forms.
  4. Divide dough into three equal portions.
  5. Color one portion red and one portion blue; leave one white.
  6. Spread dough colors side-by-side in the pan, swirling slightly.
  7. Top with festive M&Ms.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American