Monster Mash Cookie Bars: Halloween's Chewy Delight

Indulge in Monster Mash Cookie Bars, a chewy delight filled with chocolate and colorful Halloween candies.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Cooling Time 20

Total Time 55

Servings: 16 bars

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 210

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cookie Base

1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
1 cup Brown Sugar light or dark
1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
1 large Egg can substitute with a flax egg
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract or almond extract
2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt

For the Mix-Ins

1 cup Chocolate Chips can swap for dark or white
1 cup Halloween M&Ms or other candy-coated chocolates

For the Decorations

1 cup Candy Eyeballs ensure they’re non-melting
Sprinkles or Chopped Candy Bars optional for decoration

Equipment

8x8-inch baking pan
Mixing Bowl
Electric mixer
Spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Cream the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
Sift in the flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing gently until just combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips and Halloween M&Ms, reserving a handful for topping.
Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan.
Press the reserved M&Ms and candy eyeballs into the top of the dough.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden and center is soft.
Cool completely, then cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These bars are customizable with different candies and make for a perfect Halloween treat.

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