Description
Indulge in the sweet and festive delight of our Candy Corn Cookie Bars! Perfect for any celebration or simply as a cheerful treat, these bars blend rich flavors with a colorful appearance that’s sure to please both kids and adults. Easy to prepare, they feature a soft cookie base adorned with vibrant candy corn, making them an ideal dessert for gatherings such as Halloween parties or autumn festivities. Plus, their customizable toppings allow you to get creative while baking. Enjoy the unique combination of flavors and textures that will brighten any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs + 1 egg white
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups unbleached flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup candy corn
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper.
- Using an electric mixer, beat softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Mix in sugar until well combined, then add eggs and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until a dough forms.
- Gently fold in candy corn.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan before frosting with a mix of softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg