Spooky Delightful Halloween Cookie Bars
These chewy, colorful Halloween Cookie Bars are packed with chocolate chips, festive candy, and spooky eyeballs — perfect for parties, treats, and magical fall moments.
Equipment
- 8x8-inch Baking Pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Hand Mixer or Spoon
- Parchment Paper
- Spatula
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Mix-ins & Toppings
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup Halloween M&Ms or candy-coated chocolates plus extra for topping
- 1/4 cup candy eyeballs for spooky decoration
- 1/4 cup sprinkles or chopped candy bars optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for lifting later.
- In a bowl, cream softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla until fully combined and smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and most of the Halloween M&Ms, saving some for topping.
- Spread dough evenly in the pan. Top with remaining candies, candy eyeballs, and sprinkles or chopped candy bars. Press gently into surface.
- Bake for 22–25 minutes until golden and just set in the center. Cool completely in pan before slicing.
Notes
Customize with any seasonal candy or toppings. Use parchment for easy removal and clean edges when slicing. These bars also make great gifts wrapped in wax paper.