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Halloween Candy Cookie Bars

Indulge in Easy Halloween Candy Cookie Bars Your Family Will Love

Transform your leftover Halloween treats into these delicious Halloween Candy Cookie Bars, a sweet and chewy dessert that everyone will adore.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Acts as a leavening agent
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt regular salt works in a pinch
  • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature; margarine can be used but might change flavor
  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar light brown sugar is a fine alternative
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar adds sweetness
  • 2 large eggs binds the ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract provides aroma and flavor
For the Candy Mix-ins
  • 1 cup Reese's Pieces delivers classic peanut butter flavor
  • 1 cup chocolate M&M's introduces colorful chocolate goodness
  • 1 cup leftover Halloween candy Snickers, Twix, or Butterfinger make excellent choices
For Decoration
  • 1 cup candy eyes perfect for making these bars festive

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Stand Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Halloween Candy Cookie Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350℉ (180℃) and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and kosher salt.
  3. Using a stand mixer, cream together the unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and light.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the Reese's Pieces and chocolate M&M's until evenly distributed.
  7. Press the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, rotating halfway through.
  9. Immediately press assorted chopped Halloween candy into the warm surface of the bars.
  10. Allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

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