Halloween Sugar Cookies Bars
Halloween Sugar Cookies Bars are frighteningly quick and easy with a thick, soft sugar cookie base covered with a sweet creamy frosting. Decorate with spooky sprinkles and slice into bars for a simple Halloween treat that will delight all your little goblins!
Servings: 18 servings
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 1/4 cups salted butter softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Frosting
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup salted butter softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2-3 Tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- Food coloring
- Halloween sprinkles
Instructions
Cookie Dough
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with a parchment paper sling or spray with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar until creamy and light, about 2 minutes.1 1/4 cups salted butter, 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract and beat again, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl.1 large egg, 1 egg yolk, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Add the flour, baking powder and salt, mixing until combined. Press into the prepared pan.3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the edges are just starting to turn a light golden brown. Do not overbake. Cool completely before frosting.
Frosting
- Beat the softened butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth. Add the powdered sugar and beat again. Add the cream and vanilla, then beat until creamy and spreadable. Add food coloring and mix until you get a color you like.3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 cup salted butter, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2-3 Tablespoons heavy cream or milk, Food coloring
- Spread the frosting over the cookies, then decorate with sprinkles. Cut into 18 bars. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.Halloween sprinkles
Notes
- Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 5 days. Or freeze the bars wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 3 months and thaw overnight in the fridge, then let come to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 251mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 604IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
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