Ingredients
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 cup brown sugar, packed
– 2 large eggs
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
– 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
– 1 cup mini marshmallows
– ½ cup green food coloring
– Edible eyeball candies (for decoration)
Instructions
Creating Frankenstein Cookie Bars is a fun and straightforward process that anyone can enjoy. Follow these easy steps to create your own spooky treats:
1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal later.
2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Blend in the eggs, one at a time, then add the vanilla extract. Ensure everything is well combined.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, combining them thoroughly until you have a smooth dough.
6. Add Food Coloring: Stir in the green food coloring until the dough reaches an even, vibrant shade of green.
7. Fold in Chocolate Chips, Nuts, and Marshmallows: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and mini marshmallows until evenly distributed.
8. Spread the Dough: Pour the dough into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Make sure to smooth the top with a spatula.
9. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown, and the center is set.
10. Cool: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cookie bars to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before lifting them out using the parchment paper.
11. Cut and Decorate: Once cool, cut them into squares or rectangles. Place edible eyeball candies on top to give them a spooky look.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 bars
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 3g