Chocolate-covered cookie bars topped with chilling white chocolate masks, perfect for any scary movie marathon.

Movie nights feel even more fun when there’s a themed treat to go with the scares. These Masked Horror Cookie Bars bring the best of both worlds- classic cookies wrapped in chocolate and finished with scary white chocolate masks. They’re the perfect snack to share while watching your favorite Halloween staples like Scream, Halloween, and Friday the 13th.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Rich chocolate with a crunchy cookie center
• Classically scary white chocolate masks that fit the horror movie theme
• A semi-homemade treat that looks impressive but is easy to make
• Perfect snack for Halloween parties or horror movie marathons

Ingredient Notes

• White chocolate melts – Ghirardelli melts give you that smooth, creamy finish and set beautifully in the mask molds.
• Dark or milk chocolate melts – Either works for the cookie bars. Dark gives a richer flavor, while milk keeps them sweet and classic.
• Cookies – Biscoff adds a caramel crunch, but narrow sandwich cookies like Vienna Fingers fit the mold perfectly.
• Scary movie character mask mold – Creates the white chocolate mask toppers that bring the spooky theme to life.
• Narrow cookie mold – Holds the chocolate and cookie layers in shape for clean, easy-to-serve bars.

Before You Bake

Do I need to temper the chocolate?
No, since you’re using Ghirardelli melts, you don’t need to temper them. Just melt according to the package directions and they’ll set smooth and shiny.

What kind of cookies work best?
Biscoff cookies add a caramel crunch, but any narrow layered cookie, like Vienna Fingers, will fit the mold and give you the same layered effect.

How do I keep the masks from falling off?
Use a dab of melted white chocolate as “glue.” Hold the mask in place for a few seconds, and it will set firmly as it cools.

Masked Horror Cookie Bars

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• Author: Taryn Camp

Ingredients

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•  Scary movie character mask mold
• 1 bag Ghirardelli white chocolate melts
• 1 bag Ghirardelli dark or milk chocolate melts
• Biscoff cookies or narrow layered cookies (like Vienna Fingers)
• Narrow cookie mold

Instructions

1. Melt ½ cup of white chocolate according to the package.
2. Spoon into the scary movie character mask mold, filling each cavity. Tap on a flat surface to remove any air bubbles. Chill until set. For extra masks, repeat.
3. Melt the dark or milk chocolate according to the package. Fill each narrow cookie mold halfway.
4. Press in one cookie, then cover with more chocolate. Tap the mold gently to release air bubbles.
5. Refrigerate until firm, then carefully remove the chocolate-covered cookies from the mold.
6. Melt a small amount of white chocolate to use as “glue.” Add a dab to the back of each mask and attach it to the top of a chocolate-covered cookie.
7. Repeat with all cookies. Serve at room temperature.

FAQ

Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes, these cookie bars can be made 2–3 days ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Do I need to refrigerate them?
No, refrigeration isn’t necessary, but it speeds up the setting process.

Can I use almond bark or candy melts instead of Ghirardelli?
Absolutely, but Ghirardelli gives the smoothest texture and richest flavor.

How long do they take to set?
The chocolate usually sets in about 20–30 minutes in the fridge.

Can I freeze these cookie bars?
Yes, you can freeze them for up to a month. Just let them come to room temperature before serving.

Sprinkle of Fun

Host a spooky movie marathon featuring Scream, Halloween, and Friday the 13th. Serve these Masked Horror Cookie Bars as the sweet snack between films. Set them out alongside some popcorn so everyone has a salty sweet treat to balance the scares.