Description
Halloween Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars are the perfect treat for your spooky celebrations. Soft and chewy, these delightful bars are topped with vibrant Halloween-themed frosting and colorful sprinkles, making them a festive addition to any gathering. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party, attending a school event, or enjoying a cozy family night, these cookie bars are sure to impress with their easy preparation and delicious flavor that everyone will love. Enjoy the combination of classic sugar cookies with rich frosting that makes for an irresistible dessert this Halloween season.
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- For the Frosting: ½ cup salted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- orange food coloring (optional)
- sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and egg; mix until smooth.
- Stir in all-purpose flour and baking powder until a soft dough forms.
- Press the cookie dough evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; cool completely on a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat together softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until peaks form; add food coloring if desired.
- Spread frosting over cooled cookie bars and top with sprinkles.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better texture. Avoid overmixing the dough to keep bars soft and chewy. Allow bars to cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts.