Description
Graveyard Dirt Candy Pumpkin Bars are a delightful treat that combines rich chocolate flavors with a fun Halloween theme. These bars are made with a moist chocolate base, topped with crumbled chocolate cookies to mimic dirt, and adorned with colorful candy pumpkins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter – softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar – packed
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup crumbled chocolate cookies – such as Oreos
- 1 cup candy pumpkins
- Additional chocolate cookie crumbs – for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Once baked, let the bars cool for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Top with crumbled chocolate cookies and candy pumpkins.
Notes
- For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- For vegan alternatives, replace eggs with flaxseed meal or chia seeds and use plant-based butter.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Freeze wrapped tightly for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Graveyard Dirt Candy Pumpkin Bars, Halloween dessert, chocolate bars, pumpkin bars