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Published: October 27, 2015 Last Modified: August 30, 2018 By Sara 13 Comments

Candy Bar Blondies

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These candy bar blondies are a chewy brown sugar cookie base topped with rich chocolate frosting and your favorite candy.
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These candy bar blondies are a chewy brown sugar cookie base topped with rich chocolate frosting and your favorite candy. A fun and decadent treat!

Got leftover Halloween candy? These candy bar blondies are the BEST way to use up all those goodies!

These candy bar blondies are a chewy brown sugar cookie base topped with rich chocolate frosting and your favorite candy.

When we went to Disneyland a few weeks ago we went to the Halloween party there – it was amazing to see the park all decorated for the holiday, they even fill the entire river with fog! People told me that you get a lot of candy at the party and they weren’t kidding. I think we came home with about ten pounds of candy! It was only natural that I come up with a recipe to use up some of our candy and these candy bar blondies are definitely a great way to use up your leftover Halloween sweets.

These candy bar blondies are a chewy brown sugar cookie base topped with rich chocolate frosting and your favorite candy.

How do you make candy bar blondies?

I started these bars with my favorite one-bowl blondie recipe. After the base was baked and cooled I added a dark chocolate ganache on top and a generous handful of some of our Halloween goodies. You can really use any candy you like, feel free to get creative!

These candy bar blondies are a chewy brown sugar cookie base topped with rich chocolate frosting and your favorite candy.

The bars keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days, if they last that long! I am going to try making these blondies during the holidays with Christmas candy, the possibilities are endless!

These candy bar blondies are a chewy brown sugar cookie base topped with rich chocolate frosting and your favorite candy.

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These candy bar blondies are a chewy brown sugar cookie base topped with rich chocolate frosting and your favorite candy.
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5 from 8 votes

Candy Bar Blondies

These candy bar blondies are a chewy brown sugar cookie base topped with rich chocolate frosting and your favorite candy. 
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 262kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons melted butter
  • cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups of assorted chocolate candy - you can leave it whole or coarsely chop it whichever you prefer

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 inch square pan with a piece of parchment paper, leaving a overhang on two sides. Coat the pan and parchment liner with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk butter and sugars until smooth. Whisk in the egg and vanilla. Add the flour and salt; mix just until moistened. Transfer the batter to the pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the blondies cool completely in the pan. Run a thin knife along the edges to loosen and use the parchment overhang to lift the blondies out of the pan.
  • Place the chocolate chips in a medium bowl. In a small pot heat the cream until it just comes to a boil. Immediately remove the pot from the heat and pout the hot cream over the chocolate chips.
  • Stir the chocolate and cream mixture continuously until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is smooth and glossy. (If there are still bits of chocolate in the mixture you can microwave it for 5 seconds, then stir again).
  • Let the chocolate cool for about 5-10 minutes or until it becomes a spreadable consistency. Spread the chocolate evenly over the blondies and immediately press the candy into the frosting.
  • Chill the bars for at least an hour before slicing. Cut into 16 pieces and serve.

Notes

Make Ahead: The bars can be made ahead and stored for up to 3 day in the fridge.
Little Helpers: Let your kids decorate the top with the candy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 130mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g
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    Comments

    1. Kelly says

      October 29, 2021 at 4:51 pm

      5 stars
      These came out so tasty and fun for the school party!

      Reply
    2. Elaine says

      June 3, 2019 at 6:12 pm

      5 stars
      This is a fabulous way to use all kinds of candy throughout the year – such a great way to make sure none of it goes to waste. Fabulous recipe that I can’t wait to share!

      Reply
    3. Caitlyn Erhardt says

      June 3, 2019 at 5:41 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe looks so fun! My son will adore these!

      Reply
    4. Sharon says

      June 3, 2019 at 5:29 pm

      5 stars
      I LOVE how these blondies include all different kinds of candy bars. So loaded full of all the goodies.

      Reply
    5. Krissy Allori says

      June 3, 2019 at 5:13 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so perfect to have at any of my kids’ birthday parties!

      Reply
    6. Jen says

      June 3, 2019 at 3:23 pm

      5 stars
      This will definitely satisfy my chocolate cravings! Love how fully loaded they are.

      Reply
    7. Sandhya Hariharan says

      June 3, 2019 at 3:20 pm

      5 stars
      Candy Bar Blondie has got everything I would love to have on my birthday.. Delicious..

      Reply
    8. Cathy says

      September 25, 2017 at 3:22 pm

      5 stars
      Very good to do for child’s birthday party I’m sure will make as much success as the birthday cake itself, very good indeed.

      Reply
    9. Florian @ContentednessCooking says

      October 28, 2015 at 9:10 am

      Looks so vibrant and colorful! Another great recipe, Sarah!

      Reply
    10. Amy @ Accidental Happy Baker says

      October 28, 2015 at 7:40 am

      Those would be practically inhaled around here. I bet they would be a top seller at any bake sale, which makes me think I’ve got one coming up in December. Guess I know one thing I’ll be making.

      Reply
    11. Levan @ Crazy Vegan Kitchen says

      October 28, 2015 at 6:02 am

      I’m a natural blonde and as a natural blonde I naturally crave blondies.
      Well actually there is no link but that’s the only explanation I have to explain why I am SO ADDICTED to looking at this recipe! PERFECT!

      Reply
    12. Marye says

      October 28, 2015 at 4:43 am

      These are gorgeous! I love the idea of using left over Halloween candy!

      Reply
    13. Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says

      October 28, 2015 at 3:39 am

      What a fun way to use up candy. These would be perfect for sharing with coworkers!

      Reply

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