Holiday Cake Mix Bars
Delightful and festive cake mix bars made with cream cheese, butter, and topped with colorful sprinkles, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 block 8 ounces cream cheese, softened Use high-quality cream cheese for the best flavor.
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened Use unsalted butter for better control of salt in the recipe.
- 1 box 15.25 ounces yellow cake mix Can substitute with chocolate cake mix for variation.
- 1 large egg Room temperature egg is best.
Mix-Ins
- 1 cup white chocolate chips Add for creaminess.
- ¼ cup holiday sprinkles Plus more for topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spray an 8×8-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Mixing
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Add the cake mix and egg, beat until well combined.
- Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and holiday sprinkles.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and sprinkle additional holiday sprinkles on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 37-42 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Cooling
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares.
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Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Great for gifting and can be wrapped individually.