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Halloween Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Leila
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 24 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Halloween Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars are a festive and delicious treat perfect for celebrating the spooky season. Soft, buttery sugar cookie bars are baked to golden perfection, then topped with creamy, orange-tinted vanilla frosting and fun Halloween sprinkles, making them an easy and crowd-pleasing dessert for parties or family gatherings.

Ingredients

For the Cookie Bars

  • 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

  • 3/4 cup salted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream
  • Orange food coloring (optional)
  • Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature before baking the cookie bars.
  2. Prepare Pan: Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean-up, then set it aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
  4. Add Vanilla and Egg: Incorporate the vanilla extract and egg into the butter mixture, mixing well until smooth and fully combined.
  5. Mix Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour and baking powder to the wet mixture gradually. Stir until a soft dough forms with no visible flour streaks.
  6. Press Dough into Pan: Evenly press the cookie dough into the prepared baking pan, smoothing it out to create an even layer for uniform baking.
  7. Bake the Bars: Bake for 14-16 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan to set properly.
  8. Make the Frosting: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream together until the frosting forms soft peaks and reaches a creamy consistency.
  9. Tint Frosting: Add drops of orange food coloring to the frosting and mix until you achieve the desired festive hue.
  10. Frost the Bars: Spread the orange frosting evenly over the cooled sugar cookie bars, covering the entire surface.
  11. Add Sprinkles: Decorate the frosted bars with Halloween-themed sprinkles to enhance the holiday spirit and appearance.
  12. Serve and Store: Once the frosting is set, cut the bars into squares and serve immediately, or store them in an airtight container to keep fresh.

Notes

  • Be sure the cookie bars are completely cool before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • You can customize the frosting color by using different food coloring to match any event.
  • Sprinkles are optional but add a festive touch perfect for Halloween parties.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and heavy cream with vegan alternatives.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipesbyleila.com/halloween-frosted-sugar-cookie-bars-recipe/