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What's a cookie cake bar? It's a cake that you can hold in your hand and eat and it's a little cookie-like but more moist and softer like a cake. I'm terrible at describing this. Let's just say you'll love it, okay? I know you will!
Instead of yellow cake mix, I used devil's food cake mix and used mini M&Ms that I bought recently. It has a nice balance of chocolate and as Curtis' co-workers said not too overly sweet. And I would say, if you like a more cake-like brownie, I think you'll like this recipe.
This recipe is super easy – I know some will say it's not homemade but it was made with my hands even if it's not from scratch. Just dump all of the ingredients into the bowl except for the M&Ms and mix but don't overmix. Then, slowly fold in the M&Ms and you're almost done!
Dump it into your greased or foiled & greased 9×13 pan and using an angled spatula that's also greased, spread the batter mixture and smooth off the top.
These were so good and so easy…perfect for when you want something sweet and chocolatey but don't want to have to work so hard!
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M&M Chocolate Cookie Cake Bars Recipe
Servings 15 -18 bars
Ingredients
- 1 box Duncan Hines Devil's Food Cake Mix, no pudding
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 3/4 cup mini M&Ms, candy coated chocolate candies
Instructions
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Take a 9x13 pan, cover with foil and spray the foil with Baker's Joy or other baking non-stick spray.
Mix cake mix and wet ingredients just until combined (be careful not to over mix). Add swirled chips and mix until just combined (be careful not to over mix).
Pour batter into the pan and smooth out with an angled spatula that has been sprayed with Baker's Joy.
Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out (almost) clean.
Allow the pan to cool on a cooling rack for at least 10-15 minutes before cutting.
Notes
Slightly modified from theseCookie Cake Bars
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Hi Julie, I’ve baked this lovely cookie cake bars with my six years old yesterday, and we had so much fun! Making them was great, and eating them was even better. Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Linda P says
Theses are fantastic!!! I used Red Velvet Cake Mix…OMG. These will be my new go-to recipe. Thanks
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looks like brownie and cookie cake all in one!! oh yum!
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Karen of 3G2S says
Oh boy, do those look good!!! I bet they would be an awesome dessert for the holidays with red and green M&Ms! 😀
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Shop with Me Mama says
Oh those look and sound just delicious!!
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Jay @craftyspices says
Julie, these look so great, and seem very simple to make.
We will be trying these cookie cake sometime, hopefully very soon.Much Thanks from http://www.craftyspices.com
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I can’t make stuff like this…I mean, I can, but I can’t keep stuff like this. I become brain dead when chocolate is anywhere nearby and before I know it I’ve eaten 14 brownies and my heart suddenly starts working overtime because my blood is now chocolate. True story.
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Parsley Sage says
You’re totally right. I WOULD love this. Awesome photos too, darling! I can practically smell the chocolately-cakey-cookiey goodness 🙂
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Kathleen says
These look so good and I know my boys would love them!
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Oh my yumminess! I’ve been debating what to make for my daughter’s Halloween party and this might be it!
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hairstyles for girls says
These look sooooo good. They would be gone in less than 5 minutes at my house!
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HilLesha says
Yummy!
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Good gosh, I need those in my belly right now!
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My mouth is watering–these look so delicious! And so fun too! 😀
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These are so perfect for late night cravings! And they fulfill most cravings. At least mine, anyway. Love the M&Ms in these!
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Cookin' Canuck says
Whatever you call them, I love the look and sound of these little treats! My kids would think they were in heaven if they opened up their lunch boxes and found these inside.
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I love mini m&ms – they are so cute! Not to mention fun to eat. These bars look deeeelicious.
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Carlas Confections says
LOVE how easy they are, and they perfectly *homemade* to me 🙂 So delish looking!
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Oh Julie, I think you did a very convincing job of describing thee. I’m SOLD!
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I totally need a pan of these gooey bars! Love using cake mix (I’d like to think I’m the queen, after all ;)) but it really makes things easy. And the mini M&M’s are such a fun little addition!
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Tasha @ ThatsSoYummy says
Drool worthy pics Julie, just give me the batter with m&m’s and I would be a happy gal! 🙂
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I LOOOVE recipes that aren’t from scratch. Saves me tons of precious time. Bookmarking! Mmmm, CHOCOLATE!!! 😀
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my kids and i are making these this week!
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wow, Julie! these look SO good and i love how moist they look too. super fudgey and full of chocolate – my favorite kinda bars 😉
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My daughter went nuts over yogurt w/ M&M’s – I’m sure she’d be running around with joy if I made this. Love that this uses a cake mix for a consistency different than brownies!
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Sometimes dumping is okay, just like with these amazing squares of happiness. I actually have a red velvet cake mix in the cupboard screaming to be used!
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marla says
Hi Julie! LOVE these chocolate cookies cake bars. It will be great to see you this Monday in Idaho 🙂
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Laurie {Simply Scratch} says
My girls would love these! Personally the M & M’s are what seal the deal for me!
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I love these!!! Too adorable with those mini M&Ms! 🙂
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cookie, cake brownie…whatever you want to call them, I’m all over these!
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Mini M&Ms are the cutest! And I love these bars!
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Rachel says
Nothing wrong with a simple and quick dessert! I love using cake mixes for things like this. And your cake plate is adorable!
I may make these tomorrow for our tailgate.
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Linda says
Good idea! It’s semi-homemade baking party, esp. after long day at work. Yum!!!
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I love the portability of this! Although having a huge cake wouldn’t stop me from its portability – sad I know. I’m seeing some food blogger friends tomorrow so maybe I’ll surprise them with this amazingness!
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I’m kind of addicted to m&m’s, and chocolate, and cookies so this is pretty much the perfect recipe for me ; ) xoxo
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LOVE this Julie. Drool!
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Suzanne says
Tyler would love these – he is an M&M fiend!
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Lori says
Oohh those look yummy!!
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katie says
Yes please… I’ll be right over so we can share this pan of cookie cake bars! 😉
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Love the ease (and the chocolate factor!) of these bars!
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Kelly Senyei says
Simple, sweet, amazing! Your photos always knock my socks off 🙂 Hugs to you and the puppy!
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Cookie bars with M&Ms?! Sign me up!
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Cassie says
I love cookie bars – and I definitely need some chocolate cookie bars in my life. Love these!
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Super pretty! I love using cake mix. It makes life SO much easier. And, well, M&Ms make everything better. 😉
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Julie Deily says
I totally agree with you about M&Ms!!
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It is bad I totally want one of these for breakfast…..
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These look fantastic, Julie!
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Rachel Cooks says
Love the simplicity—and the chocolate-ness of these! 🙂 YUM!
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