Description
Transform leftover Halloween candy into the most decadent, fudgy brownie bars ever! These Candy Brownie Bars combine a rich chocolate base with chunks of your favorite candy bars for an irresistible treat that’s perfect for using up trick-or-treat leftovers or satisfying any chocolate craving.
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2–3 cups chopped Halloween candy (Snickers, Reese’s, Kit Kats, Milky Way, M&Ms, etc.)
1/2 cup extra candy for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving 2-inch overhang on two sides.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar for 2-3 minutes until combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
4. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture just until combined. Don’t overmix.
5. Chop your Halloween candy into 3/4-inch chunks. Reserve about 1/3 of the candy pieces.
6. Gently fold the remaining 2/3 of candy into brownie batter.
7. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
8. Press reserved candy pieces into the top of the batter, distributing evenly.
9. Bake for 28-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs (not clean).
10. Let brownies cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours for cleanest cuts.
11. Use parchment handles to lift brownies out of pan. Cut into 16-24 squares with a sharp knife, wiping blade between cuts.
Notes
For extra fudgy brownies, pull them from the oven when they look slightly underdone – they’ll continue cooking as they cool.
Freeze candy bars for 10-15 minutes before chopping to prevent sticking.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days, refrigerate for 2 weeks, or freeze for 3 months.
For best results, let brownies cool completely before cutting for clean edges.
Warm individual brownies in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to recreate that fresh-baked gooey texture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bar
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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