Halloween Seven Layer Magic Bars
Halloween Seven Layer Bars are piled high with treats! A base of refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough is topped with layers of Oreos, chocolate chunks, Reeses Pieces, M&Ms, and gooey sweetened condensed milk. The finishing touch is a handful of candy corn and some Halloween sprinkles!
These scrumptious squares go by many names. But whether you call ‘em Seven Layer Bars, 7 Layer Bars, Cookie Bars, or Magic Bars, they have a mysterious way of disappearing!
This Halloween Cookie Bars recipe is perfect in my book, but remember you can always switch up the layers. (See Substitutions & Variations below for a few more ideas!)
So gather the kiddos and make a batch of Halloween Magic Bars with all your family’s favorite treats! And make a batch of these Halloween Monster Cookies too!
7-Layer Bars Ingredients:
- Ready-to-bake refrigerated chocolate chip cookies – Firm and chewy when baked, this dough is the base of the bars.
- Candy and cookie layers – Halloween Oreos, chocolate chunks, Reeses Pieces, and Halloween M&Ms fill each bite with deliciousness. These can be swapped out for your favorite treats.
- Sweetened condensed milk – Once cooked, it becomes like sticky dulce de leche.
- Candy corn – This classic Halloween candy goes on top of the bars, but only after they come out of the oven.
- Halloween sprinkles – These are optional, but add a fun touch!
How To Make Halloween Magic Bars:
Begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees and lining a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Then press the cookie dough into the prepared baking pan and bake for 15 minutes. After it bakes, top with chopped Oreos, chocolate chunks, and Reese’s Pieces.
Next, pour the sweetened condensed milk over the top of the bars as evenly as possible, but it doesn’t need to completely cover.
Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chunks, Oreos, and the M&M’s over the top of the sweetened condensed milk layer and bake.
After baking, top the bars with sprinkles, candy corn, and candy eyes while the bars are still warm and the chocolate is still melty so they stick. Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is a 7 layer bar?
Do they need to be refrigerated?
Can they be frozen?
Can you make them without coconut?
Substitutions & Variations:
Try experimenting with different kinds of candies, chocolate chips, cookies, and toppings to make your own layers! Some suggestions:
- Candy layer: Crushed Butterfinger, Kit Kats, Heath Bars, Reese’s Cups
- Cookie layer: Crumbled Biscoff cookies, graham crackers, Golden Oreos, Chips Ahoy
- Chocolate chip layer: Dark, milk, or white chocolate chips, caramel, or peanut butter chips. You can also sprinkle the chocolate chips on top after baking so they don’t completely melt.
- Other add-ins: Crushed pretzels, chopped nuts, and flaked coconut.
More Dessert Bar Recipes:
- Cranberry Cheesecake Bars – Add this to the Thanksgiving dessert table, every loves the graham cracker crust!
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars – All the flavors of your favorite cookie in moist, chewy squares.
- Peanut Butter S’Mores Bars – You don’t need a campfire to make this toasted treat!
- Golden Grahams S’Mores Bars – Cereal fans, this one is for you.
- Lemon Bars – Tart lemon custard and a shortbread crust make these squares irresistible.
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Halloween Seven Layer Magic Bars
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Ready to Bake refrigerated chocolate chip cookies
- 16 Halloween Oreos chopped and divided
- 1 cup chocolate chunks divided
- 1 cup Halloween M&Ms divided
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup Reese's pieces
- ½ cup candy corn
- ¼ cup Halloween Sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Press the chocolate chip cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- After baking, sprinkle half of the Oreos, chocolate chunks, and M&M's over the top of the cookie layer.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the top, do you best to do an even coating, but it doesn't need to fully cover.
- Layer with the remaining Oreos, chocolate chunks, and M&M's and then layer on the Reese's Pieces.
- Bake for an additional 25 to 30 miutes. The condensed milk will begin to have a caramel color when it's done.
- Remove from the oven and top with the candy corn and sprinkles and allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 2 hours before removing and slicing.
- If you made these 7 Layer Cookie Bars, I'd love for you to leave a review and rating to let others know how you liked the recipe!
Notes
- These bars can be kept at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- To Freeze: Store in an airtight container or freezer bag, they should keep in the freezer for about 3 months.
- Substitutions & Variations:
- Try experimenting with different kinds of candies, chocolate chips, cookies, and toppings to make your own layers! Some suggestions:
- Candy layer: Crushed Butterfinger, Kit Kats, Heath Bars, Reese’s Cups
- Cookie layer: Crumbled Biscoff cookies, graham crackers, Golden Oreos, Chips Ahoy
- Chocolate chip layer: Dark, milk, or white chocolate chips, peanut butter, or caramel chips. You can also sprinkle the chocolate chips on top after baking so they don’t completely melt.
- Other add-ins: Crushed pretzels, chopped nuts, and flaked coconut.
- Try experimenting with different kinds of candies, chocolate chips, cookies, and toppings to make your own layers! Some suggestions:
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Made these tonight for the staff at our gym and for neighbors returning home tomorrow from Disney. Imagine how excited they will all be when they receive this chewy, gooey treat all decorated for Halloween.
Great recipe!