Description
Lazy Cake Cookies are an effortless and delicious dessert made by combining cake mix with simple ingredients to create soft, chewy bars studded with chocolate chips and optional nuts or colorful toppings. Perfect for a quick sweet treat with minimal prep and bake time.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Add-ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Toppings
- 1/2 cup M&M’s or sprinkles (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 2 large eggs, and 1/2 cup vegetable oil. Stir well until a thick, dough-like batter forms without any dry spots.
- Add the mix-ins: Gently fold in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips along with 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans if you are using nuts. This adds texture and flavor to the bars.
- Prepare the pan: Evenly press the thick dough into the prepared 9×13-inch baking dish, smoothing the surface with a spatula or your hands for an even layer.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle 1/2 cup of M&M’s or colorful sprinkles over the top if desired, to add a festive appearance and a pop of sweetness.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and the center is set but still moist.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and allow the cake cookies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 12 bars for serving. This helps them firm up and slice neatly.
Notes
- You can swap the yellow cake mix with chocolate or funfetti cake mix to change the flavor base.
- Optional nuts add crunch but can be omitted for a nut-free version.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Feel free to customize toppings with other candies or sprinkles based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
