What says Fall Treats more than something made with Candy Corn?!? Candy Corn just doesn’t last in our house! I’ve made a few different recipes using candy corn recently but these Candy Corn Cookie Bars are my absolute favorite! They are sweet and salty and just right for a fall party. We took these candy corn desserts as fun fall treats for kids on the soccer team this week and enjoyed them after a big win. They’re perfect for any fall get together or occasion! You are going to love these delicious and easy to make Candy Corn Bars!
Candy Corn Dessert Recipe
This candy corn cookie recipe combines all the yumminess of cookies with Halloween candy for a huge win. These candy corn cookie bars are so good will want to buy extra candy corn so you can still make them after Halloween! This dessert recipe uses Pay Day bars too.
Ingredients For Candy Corn Cookie Bars:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated white sugar
- 1 egg at room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup crushed graham crackers
- 1 1/3 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- dash of salt
- 3 full size PayDay bars
- 1 cup peanut butter and chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups candy corn
- 1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts
- 2 cups marshmallow cream
How To Make Candy Corn Treats:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Grease a 9”x13” cookie sheet with shortening.
In a medium bowl mix together butter, sugar, and vanilla.
Whisk egg and mix into butter and sugar mixture.
In a separate bowl, sift together the salt, four, and baking powder then add it to the wet ingredients, mixing well.
Add crushed graham crackers and stir until combined.
Press crust mixture into the greased cookie sheet.
Chop the PayDay bars into small pieces and sprinkle across the dough.
Chop 1/2 – 2/3 of the candy corn and sprinkle over the PayDay bars.
Evenly sprinkle the chocolate and peanut butter chips over the candy.
Spread marshmallow cream over all ingredients making sure to cover the entire dessert.
Sprinkle the remaining whole candy corns and peanuts evenly over the marshmallow cream.
Bake in preheated oven for 18-20 minutes.
Remove from oven and allow bars to cool completely before cutting into pieces approximately 3″ x 3″.
Serve these amazing candy corn cookie bars and enjoy! These are great fall treats for kids and adults alike.
Printable Candy Corn Cookie Recipe:
Candy Corn Cookie Bars [Delicious Fall Treats Recipe]
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated white sugar
- 1 egg at room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups flour
- ¾ cup crushed graham crackers
- 1 tsp baking powder
- dash of salt
- 3 full size PayDay bars, chopped into small pieces
- 1 cup peanut butter and chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups candy corn
- 1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts
- 2 cups marshmallow cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9”x13” cookie sheet with shortening.
- In a medium bowl mix together butter, sugar, and vanilla. Whisk egg and mix into butter and sugar mixture.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the salt, four, and baking powder. Then add it to the wet ingredients, mixing well. Add crushed graham crackers and stir until combined.
- Press this dough mixture into the greased cookie sheet.
- Evenly sprinkle 1/2 of the candy corns, and all of the chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and Pay Day pieces over the dough.
- Spread marshmallow cream over all ingredients making sure to cover the entire dessert.
- Sprinkle the remaining whole candy corns and peanuts evenly over the marshmallow cream.
- Bake in preheated oven for 18-20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow bars to cool completely before cutting into pieces approximately 3″ x 3″.
- Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Candy Corn Cookie Bars [Delicious Fall Treats Recipe]
Serves: 12
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Amount Per Serving: 1 slice
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| Calories | 557.02 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 25.95 g | 39.9% | |
| Saturated Fat 10.27 g | 51.4% | |
| Trans Fat 0.37 g | ||
| Cholesterol 36.47 mg | 12.2% | |
| Sodium 119.85 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 74.86 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2.79 g | 11.2% | |
| Sugars 44.53 g | ||
| Protein 9.63 g | ||
| Vitamin A 8.01 % | Vitamin C 1.49 % | |
| Calcium 7.51 % | Iron 7.7 % | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Do you have any family favorite fall treats? How about any favorite recipes using candy corn?
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Yum! This candy corn recipe is a keeper!
I can eat candy corn by itself. 🙂 I always have to eat some because it reminds me of my grandfather. Those were his favorite.
Thanks for the recipe. I’m putting in my “need to try” folder :). Have a great weekend.
cori
It is great with the sweet and salty combo. I will warn you though, it is sweet!