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Halloween Candy Cookie Bars

Indulge in Festive Halloween Candy Cookie Bars Delight

Transform leftover treats into delicious Halloween Candy Cookie Bars, a crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for any Halloween celebration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Halloween Recipes
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2.25 cups unbleached all-purpose flour This is the foundation for your chewy cookie bars.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda This will help your bars rise perfectly.
  • 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt Just the right amount to enhance all the sweet flavors.
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter Softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 0.75 cup dark brown sugar Adds a rich, molasses-like flavor.
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the bars to perfection.
  • 2 large eggs These bind everything together beautifully.
  • 1.5 teaspoons real vanilla extract A must-have for that comforting vanilla aroma.
For the Candy Mix-Ins
  • 0.5 cup Reese's Pieces You can’t go wrong with the perfect chocolate-peanut butter combo!
  • 0.5 cup chocolate M&M's Adds a pop of color and extra chocolatey goodness.
  • leftover Halloween candy Use any favorites like Reese's peanut butter cups, KitKat bars, or Snickers.
  • candy eyes For a fun and festive finishing touch.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Stand Mixer
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • parchment paper
  • nonstick spray

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350℉ (or 180℃).
  2. Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with nonstick spray.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix 2¼ cups of unbleached all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and ¾ teaspoon of kosher salt.
  4. In a stand mixer, cream ¾ cup unsalted butter, ¾ cup dark brown sugar, and ¾ cup granulated sugar until creamy.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time and then mix in 1½ teaspoons real vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no streaks remain.
  7. Gently fold in ½ cup Reese's Pieces and ½ cup chocolate M&M's.
  8. Transfer the dough into the prepared baking pan and press evenly.
  9. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until lightly golden.
  10. While baking, chop leftover Halloween candy.
  11. Immediately press the chopped candy into the top of warm bars after baking.
  12. Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure room temperature ingredients for best results. Customize with any leftover candy of your choice for unique flavors.

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