Halloween Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars
Indulge in the festive delight of Halloween Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars, perfect for celebrating the spooky season! These soft and chewy bars feature a buttery sugar cookie base that is topped with vibrant, colorful frosting and playful sprinkles. They are simple to make, making them an excellent choice for gatherings or family treats. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or enjoying a cozy night in, these delightful cookie bars will surely impress everyone. Get ready to have fun decorating them with your favorite colors and sprinkles for a personalized touch!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 36 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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
- 3/4 cup salted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- Orange food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla extract and egg, mixing until combined.
- Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour and baking powder until a dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 14-16 minutes or until lightly golden at the edges. Allow cooling completely.
- For the frosting, beat together softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until peaks form. Add orange food coloring if desired.
- Spread frosting over cooled cookie bars and top with sprinkles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 40g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg