Halloween White Chocolate and Raisin Bars Recipe for Spooky Treats

This quick traybake is ideal for after-school snacks or an easy treat when you need something comforting and simple. It’s especially good for cheering up little ones who are under the weather — a warm, homemade bar feels like a small reward at the end of a long day.

The bars are made with a soft, buttery base studded with chopped white chocolate and a scattering of raisins. I finished mine with a thin layer of melted white chocolate and festive Halloween-coloured chocolate beans for a seasonal touch, but they’re delicious plain as well.

WHITE CHOCOLATE & RAISIN BARS

INGREDIENTS

• 1.5 cups plain flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup soft dark brown sugar (or light brown if preferred)
• 1 medium egg
• 4 oz softened butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 150 g white chocolate, chopped (100 g for the batter, 50 g for topping)
• 1 handful raisins (add more to taste)
• 2 small packs of Halloween-coloured chocolate beans (optional, for decoration)

NOTE

These bars freeze well — freeze before adding the chocolate beans, then defrost at room temperature for about 4 hours. Using dark brown sugar gives a richer colour and flavour, while light brown sugar will produce a paler, slightly milder result. If you prefer more texture, increase the raisins or add chopped hazelnuts.

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