2cupsleftover Halloween candycut into small pieces
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F, and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease lightly with cooking spray. Set aside.
Use an electric mixer to cream the butter until fluffy. Then, add the brown sugar and granulated sugar, and mix until combined.
¾ cup unsalted butter, 1 ¼ cups light brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar
Add the eggs and vanilla, and beat until completely incorporated.
3 large eggs, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Mix in the flour, baking powder and salt until a thick dough forms. Use a spatula to fold in the Halloween candy pieces.
2 ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 2 cups leftover Halloween candy, ½ teaspoon salt
Press the dough into the prepared baking pan, and bake for 35-40 minutes or until light and golden on top.
Allow the bars to cool for 20-30 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 cookie bar. Actual calories will vary based on ingredients used.*Doubling or tripling this recipe has not been tested. Therefore, we can not guarantee the outcome of adjusting the ingredients.
Nutrition Facts
Halloween Candy Cookie Bars
Serving Size
1 bar
Amount per Serving
Calories
347
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
40
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
60
mg
20
%
Sodium
217
mg
9
%
Potassium
179
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
49
g
16
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
31
g
34
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
363
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
68
mg
7
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.