Description
Halloween Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars are the ultimate treat for your festive gatherings! These soft and chewy cookie squares are topped with vibrant frosting and a sprinkle of Halloween cheer, making them a delightful addition to any party. With an easy-to-follow recipe, you can whip up these delicious bars without the hassle of rolling and cutting traditional cookies. Perfect for sharing with friends and family, these colorful treats are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth while bringing joy to all who indulge. Get ready to create a spooky dessert that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- ½ cup salted butter (for frosting), softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 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 the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and egg until well combined.
- Gradually add in the flour and baking powder, stirring until a smooth dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan and bake for 14-16 minutes or until lightly golden at the edges. Allow it to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until peaks form. Mix in orange food coloring if desired.
- Spread frosting over cooled cookie bars and top with sprinkles before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (65g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg