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These Chocolate Mint Bars, aka Magic Bars, are irresistible! The crust is a chocolate cake mix topped with M&Ms and chocolate chips.

Chocolate mint bars.

The dark chocolate mint M&Ms remain crunchy, the bottom layer is like a dense brownie and the sweetened condensed milk caramelizes over everything…see what I mean? It’s magic, and they are perfect for St. Patrick’s Day!

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How To Make Chocolate Mint Bars

Cake mix, egg, and butter in a mixing bowl.

The reason these bars are so popular is that they come together easily without too many ingredients. The base of the bars is a chocolate cake mix, one egg, and a softened stick of butter. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer until combined.

Chocolate cake mix cookie bars layer.

Press the dough into a greased, foil-lined 9×13-inch pan.

Top with chocolate chips.

Sprinkle with white chocolate chips and chocolate mint baking chips.

Top with Mint M and M's.

Top with one bag of dark chocolate mint M&Ms. If they aren’t available, you can use green chocolate chips.

Drizzle with sweetened condensed milk.

Pour a can of sweetened condensed milk over everything.

Baked chocolate mint M and M bars.

Bake at 350˚F for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

Stack of chocolate mint M and M cookie bars.

Allow the bars to cool before cutting into slices.

Chocolate mint M&M bars.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this recipe to make other flavors?

You can replace the baking chips in this recipe with any of your favorites, and you can use whatever flavor of M&Ms you want for endless combinations of magic cookie bars.

Why are they called magic bars?

These bars are called magic bars because they use only a few ingredients and magically combine to create something amazing!

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Chocolate mint bars.

Chocolate Mint Bars

These Chocolate Mint Bars, aka Magic Bars, are irresistible! The crust is a chocolate cake mix topped with M&Ms and chocolate chips.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 24

Ingredients

  • 15.25 oz chocolate cake mix
  • 1 stick butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ cup chocolate mint baking chips
  • ¾ cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 ¾ cup dark chocolate mint M&Ms see note one
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F. Mix together cake mix, butter and egg.
  • Press into a foil-lined, greased 9×13-inch pan.
  • Sprinkle with white chocolate chips and mint baking chips.
  • Top with one bag of dark chocolate mint M&Ms. (See note one.)
  • Pour can of sweetened condensed milk evenly over the top.
  • Bake at 350˚F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown along the edges.
  • Allow bars to cool completely before cutting.
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Notes

One: Mint M&Ms
If you can’t find mint M&M’s, you can add 1-2 teaspoons of mint extract to the chocolate cake mix batter and use green M&M’s instead.
Two: Storage
Store the cooled bars in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Author: Tonia Larson

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About Tonia Larson

Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 14+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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  2. Kaila says

    these look fantastic!!!! I love chocolate mint! I’ve never seen M&Ms in mint over here, but i’d try a variation of this.

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  4. Alicia says

    These look so yummy! We like to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with food, too. We’re not Irish, either, but we need something to break up all the winter/early spring gray monotony!

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    • admin says

      Hi Madeline! Sorry you can’t find them! I purchased the mint M&M’s at Target. They sell them everywhere here from the local grocery stores to the gas stations. You might have to purchase them online and have them shipped to you.

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  11. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

    Um, this is definitely NOT what I should be looking at during my no-sweets week. But, they look sooo good!

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  13. Pinkie for Pink says

    These look AMAZING!! My mouth is watering.. Must try these. Thanks for sharing!

    Nichole
    www.pinkieforpink.com

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  14. Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen says

    I absolutely love bars that start with a cake mix and end with condensed milk! SCORE! And showering before noon is definitely reason to make these bars!! 🙂

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  18. dailylifeimpressions says

    looks delicious, are you from Ireland? St.Patrick’s Day?My sister lives in Dublin. I am from Namibia.

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    • Tonia L says

      Really? Wow! The two of you live so far away from each other. That must be hard! No, I am in the middle of the United States and I am not even Irish! But it is still fun to something to celebrate in the middle of winter so we wear green and each mint flavored desserts. 🙂

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