Chocolate Espresso Cookie Bars (Scary Good!)

Chocolate Espresso Cookie Bars 👻

These sugar cookie bars are scary good! The base is soft, chewy, and rich with dark cocoa and espresso — the kind of dessert that pairs perfectly with Java Momma’s All Jacked Up Espresso Blend. Topped with a silky mocha ganache and playful white chocolate ghosts, these bars are the ultimate Halloween treat for coffee lovers.

Why You’ll Love It

• Perfect balance of chocolate and espresso flavor — not too sweet, deeply cozy.
• Fun to decorate for Halloween with edible little ghosts!
• Soft, chewy texture with a creamy ganache finish.
• Makes your kitchen smell like a café and a bakery had a delicious baby.

Ingredients

For the Cookie Layer

• 1 cup butter, softened
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 oz. espresso (brewed All Jacked Up Espresso Blend)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup dark cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt

For the Chocolate Ganache

• 12 oz chopped semi-sweet chocolate (good quality)
• ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon espresso
• 3 oz chopped white chocolate (for ghosts)
• Chocolate cookie crumbs (optional, for decorating)

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13" pan and line with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy lifting.
2. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then add espresso.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Slowly mix into wet ingredients until combined.
4. Press dough evenly into the prepared pan. Bake 15–20 minutes. Cool completely.
5. For the Ganache: Add chopped semi-sweet chocolate to a heat-safe bowl. In a small pot, heat cream until just bubbling, then stir in espresso. Pour over chocolate and let sit 3 minutes. Stir until smooth. Let cool 7–10 minutes.
6. Spread ganache over cooled cookie base, reserving 2 T for ghost eyes and mouths. Melt white chocolate and drop 1 tsp blobs randomly over ganache. Drag with a spoon to create ghost shapes.
7. Use a toothpick dipped in reserved ganache to make ghost faces. Sprinkle cookie crumbs if desired. Chill 20–30 minutes before slicing.

Tips & Swaps

• Use freshly brewed All Jacked Up Espresso for the richest flavor.
• Add mini chocolate chips to the cookie dough for extra indulgence.
• Top with festive Halloween sprinkles or crushed espresso beans for texture.

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These Chocolate Espresso Cookie Bars are a hit at Halloween parties or cozy fall nights at home. Pair them with a mug of All Jacked Up Espresso and cue the spooky movie marathon!