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Simple and delicious Pumpkin Bars that are soft, fluffy and topped with the best cream cheese frosting. They&#039;re the perfect treat for a party, holiday gathering or just to enjoy at home with a big glass of milk or hot cup of coffee. We love making these bars all fall and winter long!

Pumpkin Bars

all-purpose flour

cinnamon

ginger

nutmeg

baking powder

baking soda

salt

pumpkin purée

eggs

vegetable oil

sugar

brown sugar

evaporated milk

vanilla extract

recipe for cream cheese frosting

Preheat oven to 350˚F. Lightly grease multi-cavity mini loaf pan (or 9”x 13” baking dish).

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk together.

In another mixing bowl combine remaining ingredients and whisk together until fully mixed.

Whisk flour mixture into pumpkin mixture.

Pour 1/3 cup of the batter evenly into each cavity of the prepared loaf pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of the bars (testing a couple of the bars in the center of the loaf pan is best).

Slightly cool bars, about 15 to 20 minutes, before transferring them to a cooling rack to completely cool.

Frost tops of each bar with cream cheese frosting, finish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and serve.

Funfetti ooey gooey bars are filled with sprinkles and so easy to make! These cookie bars turn out ooey gooey and delicious.

Funfetti Ooey Gooey Bars

yellow cake mix

canola oil

heavy cream

rainbow sprinkles + 1 Tbsp rainbow sprinkles

white chocolate chips

tsp vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease an 8 1/2" x 11" or 8" x 12" baking dish.

In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix and 1/4 cup of sprinkles.

Add the oil and egg and stir to combine. Then add the heavy cream and vanilla, and stir until combined.

Add the white chocolate chips and stir until chocolate chips are well distributed.

Spread into the pre-greased baking dish and level out with a spoon.

Sprinkle the top with the additional 1 Tbsp of sprinkles.

Bake for 30-33 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

Cool completely (possibly overnight), then cut into small squares.

easy gooey butter cake bars made with a yellow cake mix base

Gooey Butter Cake - With a Cake Mix

cake mix (yellow)

butter (melted)

nutmeg (optional)

cream cheese (softened)

sugar (powdered)

In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, egg, melted butter, and nutmeg (if using).

In a 7x9 baking pan lined with parchment paper, press the batter in an even layer.

In a large bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract.

Stir in the powdered sugar.

Pour this frosting batter over the top of the cake batter layer.

Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes. The edges will puff slightly and turn golden brown, while the center will remain very jiggly.

Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool.

Refrigerate for at least two hours (covered) or overnight before cutting into bars.

Hi!
Your recipe sounds wonderful and I'm getting ready to make it but I was curious if you used a mixer or just did it by hand? If you get this and could let me know. I want to make it and surprise my sister and your recipe sounded like the best one! Thank you!!!

Omg I love making this recipe. Doesn’t last long once it’s done lol I have a question to anyone that might know or could guide me. I make a variation with spice cake mix for fall and it’s delish. But I’m thinking I want to add pumpkin flavor to either the cake or cream cheese part, something like canned pumpkin purée or something. No idea what or how, does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!

Made this again this weekend for a party with friends. So good!

I made this last weekend &amp; passed it out before i even tried it &amp; everyone was coming back for more &amp; the recipe! It did bake much faster than the 45 mins suggested, mine was done in 30 mins (but its a new oven). &amp; i only used 1/2 the powedered sugar to make less sweet. So tonight im making 2 batches but im using white cake for one &amp; strawberry funfetti for the other (only cake i have on hand). Ill let you know how they turn out! Im sure theyll be hits!!

Yes, this is a very sweet dessert. If you don't like sweet frostings I would venture to guess you may not like this.

I am giving you not one, not two, but thirteen different flavor combinations for these cake bars! Made in less than 30 minutes, with just four base ingredients (and whatever add-ins you want), these soft, chewy cake mix cookie bars are always a huge crowd-pleaser!

Cake Cookie Bars

15.25 oz cake mix (pick any flavor!)

½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter (melted)

Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9x13 inch pan with nonstick spray and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir in the add-ins.The batter will be very thick.

Transfer the batter to the pan and use a spatula or your hands to evenly distribute the batter across the pan. Top with additional add-ins if desired.

Bake for 17-20 minutes or until the edges puff up and begin to set. Cool the bars completely before cutting.

These bars are delicious! My family asks for them often. Love all the different cake flavors and add in’s that can be used😊Linda

Made this with sugar free Devils Food Cake mix with walnuts and sugar free Reese's peanut butter chips.  Just as good as stated and super easy

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I am giving you not one, not two, but thirteen different flavor combinations for these cake bars! Made in less than 30 minutes, with just four base ingredients (and whatever add-ins you want), these soft, chewy cake mix cookie bars are always a huge crowd-pleaser!

Cake Mix Bars

Transform your baking - without breaking a sweat - with this mouthwatering dessert bar recipe using a box of cake mix! With a rich, buttery flavor and soft, chewy texture, these cake mix cookie bars pack a delightful melt-in-your-mouth taste. Plus, this recipe is endlessly customizable - experiment with different box mix flavors and baking chips to create YOUR perfect treat.

Cake Mix Bar Cookies

Large Eggs (– at room temperature)

¾ Cup Vegetable Oil

¼ Cup Water ((Substitute: milk))

½ tsp Pure Vanilla Extract ((SEE NOTES))

(15.25-ounce) Box White Cake Mix ((Substitute: Any Cake Mix Flavor))

(3.4-ounce) Box Instant Pudding Mix (- powder mix only!)

Cup Dark Chocolate Chips (– DIVIDED (8 ounces) (or your favorite mix-ins!))

OPTIONAL Sugar

Preheat oven and Grease Pan

Preheat oven and Grease Pan: Arrange the oven rack to the center position and then preheat your oven to 350-degrees F. Grease a 9x13x2-inch baking dish with cooking spray and then set the pan aside. (Note: Line the greased pan with parchment paper if you want to be able to lift the cookie bars out of the pan as one whole cookie cake!)

Mix the Wet Ingredients Together

Mix the Wet Ingredients Together: In a large bowl with a hand-held mixer or a stand mixer, combine the water, oil, eggs, and extract. Beat on medium until well combined.

Add in the Dry Ingredients

Add in the Dry Ingredients: Add the cake mix and pudding mix to the bowl. Beat on LOW until almost combined. (Tip: Don&#39;t over-beat the cookie dough, the batter should be thick!)

Add Dessert Mix-Ins

Add Dessert Mix-Ins: Add ½ cup of semi chocolate and ¾ cup of the dark chocolate. Gently fold until just combined. (Tip: Simply swap out the chocolate for your favorite flavor of baking morsels, chopped candy, etc. to create your own custom dessert bars!)

Add Cookie Dough to Prepared Pan

Add Cookie Dough to Prepared Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Use a rubber spatula to spread and smooth the batter. Add Remaining Baking Chips: Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips evenly over the top of the batter. (Tip: If using, sprinkles or sanding sugar, generously dust the top of the cookie cake now, before baking!)

Bake Cake Mix Cookie Bars

Bake Cake Mix Cookie Bars: Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 24-28 minutes, or just until the edges are golden in color. (SEE NOTES)

Cool Dessert Bars

Cool Dessert Bars: Remove the baking pan from the oven and place on a wire rack. Let the cookie bars cool for at least 30 minutes (for ultra-soft cookie bars) or for 1+ hours to room temperature (for regular soft and chewy cookie bars).

Refrigerate - OPTIONAL

Refrigerate - OPTIONAL: If you want to slice your cookie cake into clean bars, I recommend chilling the cookie cake! After the cookie cake has cooled on the counter for 1 hour, transfer the pan to the refrigerator and continue to chill for 2 hours before slicing.

Serve Cake Mix Dessert Bars

Serve Cake Mix Dessert Bars: If you used parchment paper to line your baking pan, use your hands to grab on the side of the paper and gently lift the cookie cake up and out of the pan. Serve whole as a large cookie cake decorated with icing. Or slice and serve as bars! For 48 cookie bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Enjoy!

I make thank you desserts 4 days a week for volunteers at a soup kitchen. I have made these several times and they love them! I've used all flavors and many add-ins and they always come out great! Thank you.

I add 2T more water and mix by hand. No sticky beaters to clean up. I whisk together the wet ingredients, then gradually add cake and pudding mixes, stirring with a large rubber spatula. The batter is so thick it gums up my electric mixer and it's better from not overbeating.  I spray a little Pam in the pan to make the parchment paper lay down and stay in the corners, and just a bare spray on the paper.  I make these for church coffee hour in many variations and they're always a hit!

Great recipe. However, a 9”x13”x2” pan is not a sheet pan. A full-size sheet pan is 18”x26”x1” deep.  A half sheet pan is 9”x13”x1” deep or what we usually call a cookie sheet. 9x13x2 is properly referred to as a cake pan. Definitely affects your results.

I'm wondering what I'm doing wrong! I made these a second time and baked longer - so the edges were harder which some edges were left uneaten, but the inside of the pan was still pretty raw seeming. Is a total cup of liquid too much? Or am I not stirring long enough?

I used M&amp;M's and chocolate chunks to make monster cookie bars and they were SO GOOD! I will be making these again!

Genius! These are perfect for all my parties. I'm always looking for delicious, easy recipes to please our house guests and these are just the ticket! I love customizing the cookie bars to satisfy each of one my friend's sweet teeth. Thanks!

Love how easy they are to put together and that there are literally endless options to try! Delicious!

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