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Cookies ‘N Cream Cake Batter Bars

January 15, 2013 by thedomesticrebel | 53 Comments

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cookies & cream cake batter bars

I’m baaaaack!

And before I dive into my usual crazy/sugary shenanigans, I just wanted to give a big THANK YOU to everyone who commented, emailed and texted me this last week, giving me words of encouragement, sending me prayers and good thoughts, and who made me feel SO loved and supported during my personal post. Taking a little time off to readjust to my new dosage and take life in one day at a time helped immensely. And I can’t thank you enough for your loyalty, friendship and patience during this time. ((HUGS))

Okay. Back to normalcy. Or something like that.

It’s no surprise I’m kiiiindof a nosy person. I like hearing things about people’s lives and asking them questions and whatnot. In a nicer world, people would call me ‘inquisitive’ rather than a ‘voyeur’ or my mom’s term, ‘nosy’.

Anyway, as of late I have been obsessed with asking people — seriously, almost ANYONE (it’s only slightly embarrassing when I later think that I asked the cashier at Target this question)–who is your ‘free pass’? As in, if this person showed up on your doorstep rightthissecond, you’d have to tell your boyfriend/girlfriend/hubby/wife/FWB “Sorry, but _____ is my free pass. And I promise I’ll put in a good word with your free pass so you won’t be alone and stuff while I spend the rest of my life with this magical celebrity/person of my liking.”

I know my mom goes bonkers for Bradley Cooper, and I have friends who would drop everything and willingly forget their former lives and flames should Orlando Bloom or Johnny Depp appear.

I’m sorry Bradley, Johnny, Brad… I would pass on you if it meant I could forever be with the beauty that is Jennifer Lawrence.

Seriously. Is that woman real life? She’s like perfect. And lately I haven’t been the slightest bit worried that I’m kind of being creepy by professing my love for her so openly. I mean, maaaaaybe the magical powers of love will carry my words the distance from here to Los Angeles and whisper ever so softly into her ear, “you’re awesome and I heart you. And I promise I’m not a serial killer.” E.g, every words a woman longs to hear from a stranger.

Anyways, I know that’d like never happen because I have really bad luck. Case in point: as a kid, I was totally in love with the TV show Figure It Out with Summer Sanders, and I was DESPERATE to get on the show. So I’d enter and enter and try soooo hard to be a contestant but realized I didn’t have any legit talents that would be worthy of television. I don’t know which is more sad: a young child who was woefully talentless, or the fact that I will die having never been slimed. Obvi it’s the latter.

So instead, I will read Silver Linings Playbook and obsess over J.Law’s Golden Globe dress and stuff my face with birthday cake bars. I’m pretty sure in a perfect world, Jennifer would go coo-coo for my Cookies ‘n Cream Cake Batter Bars. I mean, the two of them basically share the same magic.

cookies & cream cake batter barsThese bars are for cake batter lovers everywhere. And cookie lovers. And sprinkle lovers. AKA, awesome people who have good taste. They’re chewy, rich, buttery and super sugary, thanks to being fully loaded with sprinkles (more is better), white chocolate chips, crushed Oreo cookies, and my personal fave, Circus Animal Cookies. And after Circus Animal Cookie Week was such a success last year, I figured I needed to incorporate these cheery pink & white animal cookies into more goodies for you guys! These bars were no exception.

close-up of cookies & cream cake batter barsYou’ll have to taste for yourself, but I’m pretty sure the deliciousness level is a Ryan Gosling.

close-up of cookies & cream cake batter barsCookies ‘n Cream Cake Batter Bars *inspired by my dear friend Sally, whose love for sprinkles knows no bounds, and who is an awesome source of inspiration and smiles!

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Cookies 'N Cream Cake Batter Bars
Author: Hayley Parker, The Domestic Rebel
Recipe type: Bars
Prep time:  10 mins
Cook time:  20 mins
Total time:  30 mins
Serves: 12-15
 
No. Words. Just make 'em, friends.
Ingredients
  • 1 box white cake mix
  • ½ cup oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp butter extract or emulsion
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup rainbow sprinkles
  • ⅔ cup white chocolate chips
  • ½ - ¾ cup Oreo cookies, coarsely crushed
  • ½ - ¾ cup Circus Animal Cookies, coarsely crushed
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Liberally grease a 13x9 inch pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, oil, eggs, butter extract and vanilla extract with a rubber spatula until a soft dough forms. Stir in the rainbow sprinkles, white chips and coarsely crushed cookies until lightly combined.
  3. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan and bake until center is set and is slightly golden, about 17-20 minutes (mine finished at about the 18 minute mark). Cool completely before cutting into bars. Store airtight, at room temperature, several days. These also freeze pretty well, too!
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cookies & cream cake batter barsOkay, so lemme give you a quick lowdown, folks: the butter extract combined with the vanilla (or per Sally’s recommendation: almond extract) creates a delightful, authentic “cake batter” flavor. While yes, using a box of cake mix as a base will definitely ramp up that cake batter flavor, adding an additional splash of butter and vanilla (or almond) will just deepen and enhance that deliciously rich flavor reminiscent of cake and frosting. And the add-ins are just phenom!! You’ll heart these bars, I promise.

Have a fantastical Tuesday!!

xo, Hayley

 

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Comments

  1. Tash @ The Velvet Moon Baker says

    January 15, 2013 at 3:07 am

    Glad to see your back 😀 these looks fab, can’t beat a bit of sprinkle love on a frosty morning 😀

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  2. cookingactress says

    January 15, 2013 at 3:44 am

    Ahahahaaaaaaa omg I love you. Jennifer Lawrence IS pretty awesome. Michael and I don’t believe in free passes (the fact that someday-hopefully-I would be working in that world makes it a pretty awful idea for one thing lol) but if I did hmmmm I’m not sure who I’d give it to? I tend to love the characters more than the actors themselves. IE I’d want Dean, not Jensen Ackles. Jess, not Milo Ventimiglia. Channing Tatum can just be Channing Tatum though. 😛

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    • The Domestic Rebel says

      January 15, 2013 at 7:29 am

      Channing Tatum is just fine the way he is hahahaha. I hear ya though! And when you make it, Kayle can you PLEASE tell J.Law to call me? And that I make yummy treats? I LOVE HER OMG.

      Reply
      • cookingactress says

        January 15, 2013 at 10:26 am

        I’ll make sure to tell her 😉 Lol

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  3. Aimee @ ShugarySweets says

    January 15, 2013 at 4:13 am

    Welcome back Hayley!!! These bars look so festive and happy!! Hopefully reflecting your sweetness and heart girlfriend! As for free pass? I don’t think we’ve ever discussed it. But I kinda google over Bradley cooper and George clooney (I’m old, don’t judge 🙂 Oh, and Spike Mendelsohn, you know, since we talked on the phone and all!!!

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    • The Domestic Rebel says

      January 15, 2013 at 7:31 am

      You and Spike make the perfect couple — but don’t tell your hubby I said that! Hehe 🙂

      Reply
  4. Lemons For Lulu says

    January 15, 2013 at 4:31 am

    Welcome back Hayley!! You came back with a bang! These exploded with color and flavor! Those animal cookies are truly my favorite secret! As for a free pass, hmmm, I’d have to go with Bradley Cooper. It used to be Johnny Depp, but I’m so over him. Can’t wait for more Domestic goodness!

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    • The Domestic Rebel says

      January 15, 2013 at 7:28 am

      Bradley Cooper is something else, that’s for sure! Meow!!

      Reply
  5. noyomoco says

    January 15, 2013 at 4:48 am

    Welcome back, Hayley! J. Law is pretty phenomenal. I almost watched House at the End of the Street just because she was in it. Almost 😉

    These bars look so fun and yummy!

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  6. Megan says

    January 15, 2013 at 5:46 am

    Good gravy these look so good!!

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  7. crazyforcrust says

    January 15, 2013 at 6:08 am

    Ohmigosh it’s a book too??? I must read it. I want to see the movie so bad. And I heart her too! And you, especially because you’re bringing me some of these…right?

    Reply
  8. A Sweet Baker says

    January 15, 2013 at 6:17 am

    I’ve been meaning to try something with the cake batter flavor and these look so colorful and amazing. As for free passes, I would have to say Zac Efron, even though I could probably be his mother, well, maybe just his older sister….maybe! Haha! Have a great Tuesday!

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    • The Domestic Rebel says

      January 15, 2013 at 7:28 am

      Zac is preeeetty good looking, so I don’t blame you 🙂

      Reply
  9. spiffycookie says

    January 15, 2013 at 6:30 am

    Can these bars be my free pass? Because I think I might be in love.

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    • The Domestic Rebel says

      January 15, 2013 at 7:28 am

      Haha Erin, yes they can!

      Reply
  10. Red says

    January 15, 2013 at 6:32 am

    a) I’m glad you’re feeling better. Health and happiness always come first.
    b) These bars make me want to have a party. A party where I eat these bars while surrounded by confetti and streamers.
    c)There was an entire Circus Animal Cookie Week!?! I would have taken off of work to properly celebrate. I hope another one is coming soon.
    d) Fact: you can not get Circus Animal Cookies in Canada. THAT was a dark four days my friend.

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  11. Lisa @hoopla palooza says

    January 15, 2013 at 6:42 am

    hey now JLa and completely colorful bars in one post? you had me at hello.

    Reply
  12. Sally says

    January 15, 2013 at 6:46 am

    so glad to see such a bright and spirited, happy recipe today here Hayley! Hopefully it’s reflecting YOU! I’m so glad you made my blondies. You know I’m in love with every single form of sprinkles and cake batter. I’m glad you love butter extract as well – I swear by it recently.

    Reply
  13. Savory Simple says

    January 15, 2013 at 7:10 am

    I’m glad things are looking up 🙂

    Reply
  14. Jess Gonzalez says

    January 15, 2013 at 7:21 am

    You had me at “Ryan Gosling”. Lord he is most definitely my free pass. But until he shows up spouting “hey girl” quotes for me, I will also be stuffing my face with these bars. They are SO pretty and look so delicious ! 😀

    Jess @ On Sugar Mountain

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  15. Dara Rochlin says

    January 15, 2013 at 7:41 am

    Welcome back. Great looking cookies/bars! what is butter extract?

    Reply
    • The Domestic Rebel says

      January 15, 2013 at 9:43 am

      Hi Dara! Butter extract is similar to vanilla extract in that it adds a deep, buttery flavor to baked goods when you use it. You can find it next to the vanilla extract in grocery stores 🙂 and if you can get your hands on butter emulsion, even better! Emulsions are more concentrated than extracts.

      Reply
  16. Britt @ Lovin' From the Oven says

    January 15, 2013 at 10:42 am

    I’m so glad you’re back! And as for these…I’m in love with anything cake batter AND anything cookies ‘n cream, so…these are like heaven. I don’t know if I have a “free pass”….but I ALWAYS drool over Mila Kunis, I’m not gonna lie.

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    • The Domestic Rebel says

      January 15, 2013 at 4:21 pm

      OMG Mila Kunis.. yes, she’s pretty darn good lookin’.

      Reply
  17. Nicole @ The Marvelous Misadventures of a Foodie says

    January 15, 2013 at 11:30 am

    Ok. Jennifer Lawrence is amazing! I think it’s perfectly acceptable to have girl crushes – in fact, I think it’s totally normal 🙂 I looved her in Silver Linings Playbook – that movie was just pure awesomeness.

    I freaking love anything with Oreo’s so sign me up for some of these!

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    • The Domestic Rebel says

      January 15, 2013 at 4:22 pm

      I’m reading the book right now, but I can’t wait to see the movie! Omg.

      Reply
  18. BruCrew Life says

    January 15, 2013 at 11:50 am

    I am so excited to see you back and posting bright cheery sprinkle goodness!!! So cake batter, Oreos, and animal cookies…sounds awesomesauce!!!! My free pass would have to be Jason Priestly or Ryan Reynolds…gaa gaa for both! LOL!

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    • The Domestic Rebel says

      January 15, 2013 at 4:22 pm

      Ooh, Jason Priestly is good looking! Nice choices!! 🙂

      Reply
  19. Joy says

    January 15, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    These look so pretty Hayley 🙂 Welcome back 🙂

    Reply
  20. Chung-Ah (@damn_delicious) says

    January 15, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    Oh my god – I really need like 10 bars of this Ryan Gosling deliciousness!

    Reply
  21. Emily @ Sweet Bella Roos says

    January 15, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    Welcome back! & because I’ve been such a bad blog reader friend lately, I literally just read your other post like 5 minutes ago. So by my clock, you’re back like freakishly fast haha. These look amazeballs…. I love all things circus animal cookie. My free pass…. hmmm… I’m kinda obsessed with Adam Levine lately. The guitar & tats get me with him

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  22. a farmer in the dell says

    January 15, 2013 at 2:26 pm

    I am glad you are back! I recently started reading your blog and I love it! As a fellow cake batter lover, this recipe looks right up my alley! yum

    Reply
  23. Caley says

    January 15, 2013 at 3:14 pm

    Oh wow, Hayley, these look wonderful! I just bought a box of Funfetti and was looking for a recipe for a work potluck…I think engineers need more sprinkles. So these will be great. 😀 I’m glad to hear you are doing better, and it’s great to have you back!

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  24. Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says

    January 15, 2013 at 4:04 pm

    Sooooooooo glad you’re back – and with these bars!! Drool. And um, I’d “free-pass” with Ryan Gosling any day of the week. 😉

    Reply
  25. Angela says

    January 15, 2013 at 4:53 pm

    So glad to hear that you are feeling better!! These bars look ALMOST as yummy as my free pass – Ian Somerhalder! Hot, and charitable! 🙂

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  26. bakingserendipity says

    January 15, 2013 at 6:02 pm

    Ryan Gosling, for sure. And these bars!? Amazing! I love all the sprinkles and the Oreo/cake batter combination.

    Reply
  27. Julie @ Table for Two says

    January 15, 2013 at 6:43 pm

    yay!!! welcome back!! so thrilled that everything went well 🙂 what a great way to celebrate your first day back with these delicious and festive looking bars!!

    Reply
  28. Heather @French Press says

    January 15, 2013 at 7:38 pm

    So so happy your’re back! and with sprinkles:) and J L loooked fab at the globes

    Reply
  29. Sarah @ Miss CandiQuik says

    January 16, 2013 at 7:20 am

    Ok, these bars, seriously need to happen. & I’m embarassed to say this but I’ve never used butter extract. Now is the time to change!! And I second thecookingactress ;).

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  30. Stephanie @ Macaroni and Cheesecake says

    January 16, 2013 at 7:47 am

    Love that these have oreos AND circus animal cookies AND sprinkles! So fun and festive!

    Reply
  31. Mercedes says

    January 16, 2013 at 8:03 pm

    I love those frosted animal crackers and I bet they add so much to these fabulous bars!

    Reply
  32. Jenna says

    February 6, 2013 at 10:17 pm

    Ok, so first of all…I absolutely LOVE the fact that you have a girl crush on Jennifer Lawrence. Because if I could pick one celebrity to be my absolute best friend for life, it would be her. She’s just perfect in every single way. I’ve been looking for a place to ramble on and on about her without people thinking I’m crazy. I found your recipe on Pinterest, and I’m glad I did. Not only did I get to vent about my girl crush, but I also love this recipe. Thank you, thank you, and thank you again. 🙂

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    • The Domestic Rebel says

      February 7, 2013 at 7:06 am

      Hahaha Jenna, you rule!! Can you, me and J-Law be BFFs? Though I totally understand if you don’t want to share–she’s just so dang awesome!! Glad you found me, come chat with me about our girl anytime 😉

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      • Jenna says

        February 7, 2013 at 8:37 pm

        Of course we can! I’ll share. xD

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      • Jenna says

        February 24, 2013 at 6:03 pm

        Are you watching The Oscars tonight?! I hope with all my heart that Jennifer gets the award for Best Actress! 😀

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  33. Teri says

    April 26, 2013 at 5:21 am

    I made these and my co-workers inhaled them. They couldn’t stop telling me how good they were. I’ve got a batch in the oven right now for my grandson’s first birthday party. These bars scream celebration!

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    • The Domestic Rebel says

      April 26, 2013 at 5:52 pm

      Teri–so glad they were so successful! Thanks for your comment!

      Reply
  34. Lisa says

    May 5, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    I made these & added mini-marshmallows. Huge hit! Thanks for the recipe — these are almost too pretty to eat. 🙂

    Reply
  35. Shelby says

    May 26, 2014 at 11:24 am

    I made these for a family get together this weekend and they were a hit! They disappeared so quickly I didn’t get much…I think I need to make them again 🙂 I love how fun and colorful they are…and how EASY and QUICK they were to make. Thanks for another fantastic recipe!

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      May 28, 2014 at 11:30 am

      So glad to hear they were a hit, Shelby! Thank you! <3

      Reply
  36. Lisa says

    July 23, 2014 at 4:55 pm

    Ooh…I’m going to make these for my stepdaughter’s birthday! She’ll love them!

    Reply
  37. April Barnes says

    July 16, 2019 at 11:40 am

    I have made these several times and everyone loves them! They also look amazing:)

    Reply

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