Name: Halloween Blondie with Chocolate Chips
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 20
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup butter, melted; 1 ¼ cup brown sugar; ½ cup white sugar; 3 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 cup chocolate chips; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 cups powdered sugar; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 3-4 tablespoons heavy cream; Halloween sprinkles; Candy eyes

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As the chill of autumn embraces us, the unmistakable magic of Halloween unfurls all around us. Glowing pumpkins, whimsical decorations, and the promise of delightful homemade treats. Being a mom, this season for me means conjuring up scrumptious delights in our family kitchen. And with two kids who can sometimes rival food critics, it’s a culinary challenge I eagerly accept. One treat, however, stands undefeated in their books: the Halloween Chocolate Chip Blondies. Lush, chocolaty, and adorned with whimsical Halloween garnishes, these bars effortlessly embody the holiday spirit and never fail to charm even my choosiest teens.

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Halloween Cake Bars

Oh, the joys and challenges of cooking for teenagers! Their evolving tastes and unexpected culinary critiques keep me on my toes. But with these Halloween Cake Bars, it’s always a win.

Their rich texture paired with a tantalizing sweetness captures my teens’ hearts every time. And those festive M&Ms and candy eyes? They elevate these bars from simply delicious to wonderfully enchanting.

These are super easy to whip up (a blessing for us busy moms), within 40 minutes, a captivating Halloween treat stands ready, striking the perfect balance between ease and festive allure.

Pinterest image for Halloween Chocolate Chip Blondies.

Tips for Making These Halloween Treats

Whenever these blondies are on my baking roster, I rope in my kids for some hands-on fun. Letting them arrange the candy eyes or scatter the Halloween toppings makes the process delightful and lends them a sense of achievement. It’s our little secret to sneaking in quality family moments amid our packed routines.

sprinkles and candy eyes added to the top of the Halloween blondies by the family.

Ingredients for the Halloween Blondies

All purpose flour
Baking powder
Baking soda
Salt
Unsalted butter, melted
Brown sugar
White sugar
Eggs
Vanilla extract
Chocolate chips

Ingredients for the Cake Bar Frosting

Unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
Vanilla extract
Powdered sugar
Unsweetened cocoa powder
Heavy cream
Halloween sprinkles
Candy eyes

slices of Halloween Blondies on a wooden chopping board with Halloween themed objects around it.

How to Make Halloween Blondies

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper.

2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

dry ingredients in a bowl for making some Halloween blondies.

3. In a separate stir together the melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar.

wet ingredients in a bowl for making blondies.

4. Add the eggs and vanilla and stir to combine.

5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir to mix.

wet and dry ingredients for blondies ready to mix together in a bowl.

6. Fold in the chocolate chips.

fold in the chocolate chips to the blondie batter.

7. Spread the batter evenly over the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes it may take 30 minutes depending on your oven, until golden brown.

blondie batter in a prepared baking pan lined with parchment paper ready to go into the oven.

8. Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan.

9. When the blondies are cool, prepare the icing by beating together the butter and vanilla until smooth.

making the chocolate buttercream frosting for the Halloween Blondies.

10. Add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and three tablespoons cream. Beat to mix.

11. If the frosting is too thick, add more cream one teaspoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.

spread the frosting over the blondies in the pan ready to decorate for Halloween.

12. Spread the frosting over the top of the cooled cookie bars, then decorate with Halloween sprinkles and candy eyes.

Halloween Cake Bar Squares ready to serve to people for Halloween Treats.

13. Cut into bars before serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make these Hallowen Blondies Ahead of Time?

Absolutely! These blondies can be made a day in advance. Just ensure they’re stored in an airtight container to retain freshness.

Can I use a different type of chocolate?

Certainly! Feel free to use white chocolate, dark chocolate, or even butterscotch chips.

My frosting seems too runny. What should I do?

If the frosting is too runny, you can add a bit more powdered sugar until the desired consistency is achieved.

Close up of a single Halloween Cake Bar ready to be eaten.

Halloween Serving and Storage Recommendations:

These blondies are best enjoyed fresh, ideally alongside a warm cup of cocoa or milk. If you have leftovers (which is rare in our household!), store them in an airtight container to keep them moist and delicious. They can last for up to 3 days.

More Halloween Treats from Our Family Kitchen to Yours

If you loved these Halloween Chocolate Chip Blondies, be sure to check out our other family favourites.

A board of delicious and simple to bake Halloween Cookies with Spooky eye balls and Halloween M&Ms presented on a chopping board with skeleton arms and fake spiders around it.

a stack of halloween Belgian waffles with whipped cream and candy eyes and sprinkles with pumpkins behind ready for dessert for the kids

spider web brownies for halloween dessert easy to make with and for kids on a white tray with green halloween paper behind

Yield: 20 Blondies

Halloween Blondie with Chocolate Chips

Halloween Chocolate Chip Blondies. A delightful blend of sweetness and spook, these treats are a hit with kids and adults alike. Perfect for your festive bake-off in the family kitchen!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients for the Blondies:

2 ½ cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, melted
1 ¼ cup brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup chocolate chips

Ingredients for the Frosting:

1 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3-4 tablespoons heavy cream
Halloween sprinkles
Candy eyes

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate stir together the melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar.
Add the eggs and vanilla and stir to combine.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir to mix.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Spread the batter evenly over the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes it may take 30 minutes depending on your oven, until golden brown.
Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan.
When the blondies are cool, prepare the icing by beating together the butter and vanilla until smooth.
Add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and three tablespoons cr. Beat to mix.
If the frosting is too thick, add more cream one teaspoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Spread the frosting over the top of the cooled cookie bars, then decorate with Halloween sprinkles and candy eyes.
Cut into bars before serving.

Notes

For an even spookier vibe, you can add a drop of orange food colouring to your cake batter. These blondies make for a great Halloween party favour. Wrap them individually in clear cellophane and tie them with a festive ribbon.

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