Halloween Can't Leave Alone Bars
Get ready to delight your sweet tooth with these festive and utterly addictive Halloween Can't Leave Alone Bars! Bursting with gooey caramel bits, melty semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a playful medley of mini Halloween candy like candy corn, peanut butter cups, and candy-coated chocolates, these dessert bars are the ultimate Halloween party treat. With a soft, buttery cookie base and a colorful, candy-studded topping, they’re as fun to look at as they are to eat. Quick and easy to prepare in just 40 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy holiday festivities. Whether you're hosting a Halloween bash or looking for a creative way to use up leftover candy, these bars are sure to be the star of your dessert table!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel bits or chopped caramels
- 1.5 cups mini Halloween candy (e.g., candy-coated chocolates, chopped peanut butter cups, candy corn)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Step 2
In a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Add the vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Step 6
Fold in the chocolate chips and caramel bits until evenly distributed.
Step 7
Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Step 8
Sprinkle the mini Halloween candies over the top, pressing them gently into the dough.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Step 10
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into squares or rectangles.
Step 11
Serve and enjoy these festive treats! Perfect for Halloween celebrations or anytime you crave something indulgent and fun.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1404.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 6026.1 |
| Total Fat 242.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 142.9g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 640mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3321.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 924.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 629.8g | |
| Protein 71.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 80IU | 0% |
| Calcium 574.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 22.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1332.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories