Description
Candy Corn Cookie Bars Recipe! are the ultimate festive treat that brings a touch of autumn to any gathering. These colorful bars combine the classic flavor of sugar cookies with a delightful twist from candy corn, making them an irresistible dessert for both kids and adults. Perfect for Halloween parties, Thanksgiving celebrations, or cozy nights at home, these cookie bars are easy to make and sure to impress your guests. With a rich buttery base and a creamy frosting topped with candy corn, they deliver both sweetness and visual appeal. Enjoy this fun recipe that captures the spirit of the season!
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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar and mix until fluffy. Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, blending well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together before gradually adding to the wet mixture.
- Gently fold in the candy corn.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
- Cool completely before frosting with a mixture 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 bar (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg