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Halloween Candy Cookie Bars

Halloween Candy Cookie Bars: Sweet Spookiness in Every Bite

These Halloween Candy Cookie Bars are a delicious way to use leftover treats, featuring chewy dough and a mix of your favorite chocolates.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups Unbleached All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda No substitutions recommended
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt Table salt can be used as a substitute
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Use margarine as a dairy-free substitute
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar Light brown sugar can be substituted
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Can replace with coconut sugar for lower glycemic option
  • 2 Eggs Flax eggs can be used for a vegan alternative
  • 2 teaspoons Real Vanilla Extract Substitute with vanilla bean paste for more intense flavor
For the Candy Toppings
  • 1 cup Reese's Pieces Replace with any preferred chocolate candy
  • 1 cup Chocolate M&M's Can substitute with any chocolate candy of choice
  • 2 cups Leftover Halloween Candy Mix any preferred candies for unique taste
  • Candy Eyes Optional but recommended for added Halloween spirit

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • stand mixer
  • spatula
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare your baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream the unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and light.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well between each, then add real vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  6. Fold in Reese's Pieces, chocolate M&M's, and any additional Halloween candy.
  7. Press the dough into the prepared baking pan evenly.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes until edges are golden and center is slightly soft.
  9. Press additional candies into the warm cookie bars immediately after baking.
  10. Cool completely on a wire rack, then lift out and slice into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.

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