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!

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 from The Pretty Dish!

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.  (more…)

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