Autumn Monster Cookie Bars
Cookie time!
These autumn monster cookie bars are studded with almond butter, maple syrup, chocolate, molasses, pepitas and oats. The end result is a very hearty, satisfying cookie bar that is perfect for the fall season! One of these squares is very filling and tastes like heaven.
Just pair it with some coffee and you’re golden.
If you’ve been following for a while, then you might recognize this cookie bar as a spin on my autumn monster cookies!
Those ones have a few extra things added in (bourbon soaked cranberries! coconut!) but they are very similar to these. And we love them!
I generally do NOT like nuts in my cookies or any baked goods. While I do love experimenting and testing new recipes that may include a pecan or walnut in a treat, if I’m making a classic brownie or cookie? No nuts whatsoever.
I started making these into bars after developing the recipe for the book, because, well… frankly it’s just easier with kids! See also: my chocolate chip cookie bars which are insanely good. And a huge favorite.
I knew that my kids wouldn’t want nuts or dried fruit in the bars.
Luckily, I manage to keep the pepitas because they are slim and crunchy! And some spices too that make them feel extra fall-ish.
The best part of these is the CHEW. Thanks to the oats, they are quite chewy and gooey and delicious. And since we all know what a texture freak I am, it’s safe to say the chewiness is my favorite attribute.
Chewy, gooey, crunchy, chocolatey… doesn’t that sound like the best dessert ever?!
Monster cookies are fairly subjective these days, so you can really add in anything you love! Chocolate is always a must have for me.
I like to use almond butter instead of peanut butter, because for some reason it feels more like autumn.
Cinnamon can be swapped for the pumpkin spice. Dried fruit and nuts, again, are always welcome if you’re into that.
You can even add in fun fall-colored candies or treats too. Make them extra festive!
Happy fall!
Autumn Monster Cookie Bars
Autumn Monster Cookie Bars
A fun-filled fall take on the classic cookie bar! Autumn monster cookies have almond butter, maple syrup, molasses, pumpkin spice, pepitas, chocolate chips and more. They are gooey and chewy and wonderful!
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick baking spray.
- In a bowl, stir together the flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt.
- In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, almond butter, and sugar for 5 minutes, or until fluffy. Add the maple syrup and molasses and mix to
- combine.
- Add the egg and vanilla and beat until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture in 2 batches; mix until just combined. Add the oats, M&M’s, chocolate chips, and pepitas and mix on low speed until combined.
- Press the mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges begin to turn golden brown.
- Let cool completely before slicing. Slice into squares and serve!
These are a dream.
