Dark Chocolate Cookies and Cream Monster Bars
A delightful twist on classic bars, combining rich dark chocolate flavors with crunchy candies and sprinkles. Perfect for gatherings or satisfying your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp chocolate extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup M&M’s Halloween Cookies & Screeem Dark and White Chocolate Candies
- Festive sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the melted butter and light brown sugar together until creamy and smooth, about 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and chocolate extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips and M&M’s until evenly distributed.
- Spread the cookie dough evenly in the prepared baking pan and add a sprinkle of festive toppings on top if desired.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the edges are set but the center remains soft.
- Remove from the oven and let the bars cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Lift the bars out using the parchment paper and transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Don’t overbake the bars; they’ll continue to firm up as they cool. Allow butter and egg to come to room temperature for better texture.