Best 5 Candy Bar Cookie Squares Recipes

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Indulge in the ultimate sweet treat with our delectable Candy Bar Cookie Squares, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These irresistible squares are a harmonious blend of chewy cookie dough, gooey chocolate chips, and the irresistible crunch of your favorite candy bars. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with three tempting variations: the classic Chocolate Chip Candy Bar Cookie Squares, the decadent Peanut Butter Cup Candy Bar Cookie Squares, and the irresistible Snickers Candy Bar Cookie Squares. Each variation promises a unique taste sensation that will leave you craving more. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a baking adventure that will satisfy your sweet tooth and create lasting memories in your kitchen.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

ULTIMATE CANDY BAR COOKIES



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I created these after Halloween, when I had way too much candy left over. You can make them with any mini chocolate candy, but if you use peanut butter cups, throw them in the freezer just before unwrapping so the chocolate won't stick to the paper. -Tara John, Plymouth, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 Butterfinger candy bars (2.1 ounces each), coarsely chopped
1 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
27 Reese's mini peanut butter cups
27 miniature Snickers candy bars

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place Butterfinger candy bars in a food processor; process until ground. In a large bowl, cream butter and 2 cups ground candy bars until blended. Beat in eggs. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in remaining ground candy bars. Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until tops are cracked., Immediately press a piece of candy into the center of each cookie. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Freeze option: Freeze cookies, layered between waxed paper, in freezer containers. To use, thaw before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CANDY BAR COOKIE SQUARES



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"Be prepared...these disappear fast!" says Amy Voights of Brodhead, Wisconsin. Her sweets feature chunks of Snickers bars and use a yellow cake mix. "Try a chocolate mix," she suggests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 eggs
3 Snickers candy bars (2.07 ounces each) , chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, brown sugar, butter and eggs until well blended. Stir in chopped candy. , Spread into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

HALLOWEEN CANDY COOKIE BARS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: white sugar, brown sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla, salt, flour, assorted candy

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Desserts

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups flour
2 cups assorted candy, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF (175ºC).
  • Chop your Halloween candy into bite-size pieces.
  • In a large bowl, mix sugars and melted butter, whisk until mix turns lighter (around 8 minutes).
  • Mix in eggs and vanilla, then salt and flour until completely blended.
  • Mix in the candy.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes.
  • Allow to cool.
  • Cut into squares.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592 calories, Carbohydrate 77 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 50 grams

HERSHEY'S® CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR COOKIES



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Candy bar cookies offer a different take on chocolate chip cookie bars: a layer of melted Hershey's® bars in between chocolate chip cookie dough (without the chocolate chips).

Provided by sammiann226

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter, room temperature
¾ cup packed brown sugar
¾ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
8 (1.5 ounce) bars milk chocolate candy bar (such as Hershey's®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Mix flour, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl.
  • Combine butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Mix sugar mixture gradually into flour mixture. Spread 1/2 the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until partially firm, about 10 minutes. Leave oven on.
  • Cover the partially baked dough with chocolate bars, breaking up as needed to fit. Drop remaining dough over the chocolate as evenly as possible.
  • Bake in the hot oven until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more. Let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 39.2 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 220.3 mg, Sugar 21.2 g

CANDY BAR COOKIES!



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Yummy, soft cookies flavored with your favorite candy bar! Reeses Peanut butter cups, Snickers, Caramello! If you like toll house cookies, but wish they were a little softer, these are the ones for you! My daughter loved the Reese's Cups quartered into them. For folks with orthodontia or sensitive teeth, these are perfect!

Provided by shrrley

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 20m

Yield 36 cookies, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup salted butter
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups flour
6 ounces roughly chopped candy bars (use amount and kind you prefer)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Cream together the butter and the sugars until fluffy, beat in the eggs and vanilla. Add the flour with the baking powder and salt mixed inches Stir until blended. Fold in gently the chopped candy bars. If desired, add a cup of chopped almonds, walnuts, pecans or other nut.
  • 3. Drop on a cookie sheet in the size you wish and bake until edges are browned nicely in the middle of the oven (ten minutes or less). Transfer to a cooling rack. From here they disappeared so I can't tell you shelf life but assume these will freeze nicely and ship well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.1, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 75.9, Sodium 350.6, Carbohydrate 46, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 25.9, Protein 3.9

Tips:

  • Use fresh and high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your cookies.
  • Make sure your butter is cold before using it. This will help to create a more crumbly cookie.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing can make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at a high temperature. This will help to create a crispy exterior and a soft and chewy interior.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before serving. This will help to prevent them from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Candy bar cookie squares are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of cookies that are sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give candy bar cookie squares a try!

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