Description
Lazy Cake Cookies are a quick and easy dessert made with a yellow cake mix base, eggs, and melted butter, combined with chocolate chips and optional nuts or sprinkles. Baked to perfection, these bars offer a soft and chewy texture with a rich chocolatey flavor, perfect for a hassle-free treat any time.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Base
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Add-Ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped nuts or sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 2 large eggs, and melted unsalted butter. Stir thoroughly until a thick, sticky dough forms.
- Add Chocolate Chips and Extras: Fold in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips along with any optional add-ins such as ½ cup chopped nuts or sprinkles to add texture and flavor.
- Spread Dough: Evenly spread the dough into the prepared baking pan, pressing it down gently with a spatula or your hands for an even thickness.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and the center is just set, ensuring a soft and chewy texture.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 12 squares or bars for serving.
Notes
- Customize these bars by substituting white chocolate chips, M&M’s, or peanut butter chips for the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Be careful not to overbake to maintain a soft and chewy center.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to keep them fresh.
