Halloween Cookies & Cream Cookie Bars
Delicious and festive cookie bars featuring rich Oreo flavors and colorful Halloween M&Ms, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed Oreo cookies
- 1 cup Halloween M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the crushed Oreo cookies and Halloween M&Ms.
- Spread the dough evenly in the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
- Let cool in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute half of the butter with applesauce, keeping in mind this will change the texture slightly.