Description

These Easy Lazy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are made with just a few pantry staples and come together in minutes! Perfectly soft, buttery, and loaded with chocolate chips – the ultimate low-effort, high-reward dessert.

Ingredients

1 box yellow cake mix (15-18 oz; Duncan Hines or Betty Crocker recommended)
1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, melted
2 large eggs, beaten
12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips (or mini chips for more even distribution)

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray (Baker’s Joy or similar with flour works best).
Mix batter: In a large bowl, mix cake mix, melted butter, and eggs using an electric or stand mixer until thick and uniform. The batter will be dense.
Add chocolate chips: Fold in the chocolate chips by hand until evenly incorporated.
Spread into pan: Lightly spray hands with nonstick spray and press the dough evenly into the prepared dish.
Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the edges begin to pull away from the pan.
Cool and slice: Let cool completely before cutting for clean, firm bars.
Serve: Enjoy warm or at room temperature. Pairs well with a cold glass of milk!

Notes

Use mini chocolate chips for more even chocolate distribution.
Add nuts, toffee bits, or swirl with Nutella for variations.
Bars can be frozen for up to 2 months.