Description
Festive and fun cookie bars packed with chocolate chips, colorful M&M’s, and candy corn. These chewy, sweet treats are perfect for Halloween celebrations and family gatherings, offering a delightful combination of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup M&M’s
- 1/2 cup candy corn
- Optional: Halloween sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in separate bowl.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips, M&M’s, and candy corn.
- Spread dough evenly in prepared pan.
- Bake 25-30 minutes until edges are golden and toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool 15 minutes in pan before transferring to wire rack.
- Cut into squares and add sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for easier mixing.
- Do not overmix dough after adding flour to maintain chewy texture.
- Store in airtight container at room temperature for 1 week.
- Freeze for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature.
- For gluten-free version, use 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg