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Chunky Halloween Treat Bars

Ridiculously easy, incredibly fun to make, and taste like pure autumn magic. These no-bake bars are perfect for when that sweet craving hits or you need a last-minute party contribution.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 14 ounces chopped semisweet chocolate about 3 cups chopped
  • 4 teaspoons vegetable oil or refined coconut oil
Halloween marshmallow candies
  • 6 ounces Halloween marshmallow candies two 3-ounce packages
orange-and-black chocolate sandwich cookies
  • 4 ounces orange-and-black chocolate sandwich cookies about 8 cookies
  • 1 1/4 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 1/2 cup candy corn
  • 1/2 cup orange, green, and purple candy-coated chocolates
  • 1/4 cup Halloween sprinkles with googly eyes, plus additional for topping

Equipment

  • 9-inch square pan
  • Aluminum foil
  • Medium microwave-safe bowl
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Large bowl
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Grab a 9-inch square pan. Line it with aluminum foil, making sure you leave about a 2-inch overhang on all sides. This makes lifting your beautiful bars out later a breeze.
  2. Step 2: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine your chopped semisweet chocolate and the vegetable oil. Pop it in the microwave on high for about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Stop and stir with a rubber spatula every 30 seconds or so until it's all melted and wonderfully smooth. Be patient here – melted chocolate is pure joy!
  3. Step 3: Now, let's prep our chunky bits! Chop up those fun Halloween marshmallow candies and those orange-and-black chocolate sandwich cookies into bite-size pieces. I like to make them a little varied in size for extra texture.
  4. Step 4: In a large bowl, gather all your dry ingredients: the chopped marshmallows, chopped cookies, crispy rice cereal, candy corn, candy-coated chocolates, and that first 1/4 cup of Halloween sprinkles. Give it all a good toss to make sure everything is mixed up.
  5. Step 5: Pour that luscious melted chocolate mixture over all the goodies in the bowl. Gently toss everything together with your spatula until every single piece is coated in that glossy chocolate. This is where it starts to look like a real treat!
  6. Step 6: Carefully transfer this glorious mixture into your prepared pan. Spread it out evenly, pressing it down just a bit so you have a nice, even layer.
  7. Step 7: Now for the final festive touch: sprinkle those additional Halloween sprinkles all over the top. Get creative! You can press them in slightly so they don't fall off.
  8. Step 8: This is the hardest part – waiting! Pop the pan into the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until the bars are firm and completely set. I know, the temptation is real, but trust me, it's worth it!
  9. Step 9: Once they're perfectly set, use the foil overhang to lift the entire block of bars out of the pan. Transfer it to a cutting board and slice them into squares. Ta-da! Your homemade Halloween treats are ready to be devoured!

Notes

These bars are best enjoyed fresh, but they store beautifully! Once they're sliced, you can keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If your kitchen is particularly warm, or you want them to stay extra firm, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to a week. They also freeze surprisingly well! Wrap individual bars tightly in plastic wrap and then place them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. Just let them thaw at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes before enjoying.