Name: Halloween Candy Cookie Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 9 16 bars
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter (melted); 1 cup brown sugar; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 to 1 1/2 cups assorted Halloween Candy (chopped); Halloween sprinkles (optional)

Halloween Candy Cookie Bars

A fun way to use leftover Halloween candy is to combine it to make thick and chewy Halloween cookies bars! They'll turn out different each time!

Prep15 min

Cook20 min

Total35 min

Serves9 16 bars

Published 28 Oct 2020

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Halloween Candy Cookie Barsare a fun and delicious way to use up leftover Halloween candy. These bars turn out different every time depending on what candy you add to the cookie dough.

Uncut cookie bars next to a pumpkin and leftover Halloween candy on a wooden cutting board.

Halloween Cookie Bars are a soft, chewy cookie bar that incorporates a variety of candy and sprinkles. These bars are a fun way to get in the spooky spirit or use up leftover Halloween candy.

Halloween candy bars would be perfect to add to a Halloween-themed dessert bar ofpopcorn balls,Oreo spidersand any of theseHalloween no-bake treats.

A Halloween cookie bar held in a hand with one bite taken.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Turns out different every timedepending on the Halloween candy you have.
Great recipe tomake and take to a partyespecially if you make a double batch.
You can alsomake them for other holidays– leftover Valentine’s day candy or Easter candy also work.

Recipe Ingredients

Butter
Brown sugar
Egg
Vanilla
Flour:All-purpose flour is best for this recipe.
Baking soda
Salt
Halloween candy:Any candy that can be chopped up works well.
Halloween sprinkles:These are optional but add some fun flare.

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How to Make Halloween Candy Cookie Bars

Butter and brown sugar in a white bowl with a green rim on a white counter.

Step #1.Put the melted butter and brown sugar in a bowl and stir to combine. Then add the egg and vanilla and beat the mixture for about 2 minutes.

Dry ingredients added to the Halloween candy cookie bar dough in a white bowl with a green rim on a white counter.

Step #2.Add the dry ingredients and stir to combine.

Halloween candy cookie bar batter being spread with a red spatula with a wooden handle in a 9 by 9 inch pan.

Step #3.Stir in half of the Halloween candy and then spread the batter in a greased and lined 9×9 inch baking pan and spread it evenly.

A pan of Halloween candy cookie bar batter with chopped up pieces of Halloween candy on top.

Step #4.Add the sprinkles and the rest of the Halloween candy on top and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes.

Recipe FAQs

What candy should I use for Halloween Cookie Bars?

The options are endless for this cookie bar recipe. You can use any candy you have on hand. Some personal favorites include KitKats, Snickers, Reese’s and Twix bars.

Can I freeze these bars?

Yes! Candy freezes well and so do these bars. Make sure the bars are fully cooled before freezing them. I also recommend cutting the bars into squares and then freezing them in a single layer in an airtight container.

How do I make these bars gluten free?

Use a one-to-one gluten-free flour blend (such as Bob’s Red Mill or King Arthur Baking Company) and be sure to check that all the Halloween candy you use is also gluten free.

A pan of Halloween candy cookie bars cut up next to a pumpkin and some leftover Halloween candy on a wooden board.

Expert Tips

This batter is thinner than cookie doughso that it can be spread in the pan.
Chocolate candy works bestin these cookie bars but you certainly could try fruity candies if you would like.
This is agreat recipe to doubleand bake in a 9×13 inch pan. Be sure to increase the baking time to 35 minutes so your bars aren’t raw in the middle.

Halloween cookie bars with lots of assorted halloween candy on top cut into squares.

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Halloween Candy Cookie Bars

Halloween Candy Cookie Bars are a fun and delicious way to use up leftover Halloween candy. These bars turn out different every time depending on what candy you add to the cookie dough.

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9x9-inch baking dish with foil or parchment paper and grease well.

In a medium mixing bowl, add the melted butter and brown sugar. Stir to combine.

Add the egg and vanilla and beat very well until the mixture is light and puffy, about 2 minutes.

Add the flour, baking soda, and salt, and stir to combine. The dough won’t be as thick as traditional cookie dough.

Chop the Halloween candy so that it's in bite-sized pieces, if needed.

Add half of the Halloween candy and stir to combine.

Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan.

Sprinkle the remaining Halloween candy on top of the cookie dough. Sprinkle the top of the dough with sprinkles if using.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffy. We bake them for 22 minutes on the dot every time and like that texture best.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before cutting, or let them cool completely and then use the foil or parchment to help remove them from the pan before cutting.

Notes

You can double this recipe and bake it in a 9x13 inch pan for around 35 minutes. Feel free to use whatever Halloween candy you have on hand. I tend to stick with chocolatey candy like candy bars, M&Ms, Milk Duds, and anything with peanut butter in it. We don't normally use fruit candy like Skittle or taffy, but you can sure try it if you like! These bars would also be great to make with leftover Easter candy or Valentine's candy.

Nutrition

Calories430

Carbohydrates61

Cholesterol51

Fat19

Fiber1

Protein4

Saturated fat12

Sodium309

Sugar46