Happy Halloween everyone!!
Our last post of the month is for when the parties are over and festivities conclude... aka when you're stuck with a bowl of leftover halloween candy!!
Instead of leaving them out to snack mindlessly, or tossing them, let's make Loaded Cookie Bars!
Image by: @handletheheat
Ingredients:
2 sticks unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk, room temperature
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon sea salt
15 Oreo cookies, chopped
1 cup M&M candies
1 1/2 cups chopped chocolate candy
How-To:
Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease a 9 by 13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray or butter.
In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until very well combined. Add in the vanilla, eggs, and egg yolk and stir until well combined.
Gradually add in the flours, baking soda, and salt and stir until just combined. Fold in the Oreos, M&M’s, and chopped chocolate candy, reserving some to sprinkle on top.
Add the dough to the prepared pan, pressing evenly. Sprinkle with the reserved candy, pressing down lightly.
Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown but not overcooked - you want the centre to be soft and chewy! Cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.
And there you have it, the best way to handle what the trick-or-treater's left behind!