Indulge in Halloween Candy Cookie Bars: Sweet Nostalgia Awaits
Transform leftover Halloween candy into delicious cookie bars with a blend of fun-sized treats and colorful candy eyes.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking pan
- stand mixer
- parchment paper
- Rubber spatula
- nonstick spray
Ingredients
For the Cookie Base
- 2.25 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter room temperature
- 0.75 cups dark brown sugar
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 teaspoons real vanilla extract
For the Mix-Ins
- 0.5 cups Reese's Pieces
- 0.5 cups chocolate M&M's
- leftover Halloween candy as desired
- candy eyes for decoration
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350℉ (or 180℃) and prepare a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and kosher salt.
- Cream together the unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the Reese's Pieces and chocolate M&M's carefully.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan, pressing it evenly into all corners.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, rotating halfway through, until edges are golden.
- While baking, prepare the leftover candy by unwrapping and chopping it into small pieces.
- Immediately after baking, press the chopped candy and candy eyes into the warm cookie bars.
- Let the bars cool completely before lifting them out and slicing into squares.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for best results. Avoid overmixing to maintain softness. Let cool completely before slicing for best shape.
Nutrition
Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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