Halloween Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars: Easy, Chewy, and Fun

Enjoy the spirit of Halloween with these easy and chewy Halloween Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars, a no-fuss festive treat.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 16

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 1 11

Servings: 12 bars

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cookie Bars

1 cup Salted Butter Softened
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1 large Egg
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
3 cups All-Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder

For the Frosting

2 cups Powdered Sugar
3 tablespoons Heavy Cream Can swap with half and half or milk
as needed Food Coloring For Halloween colors

Optional Toppings

as needed Halloween Sprinkles For decoration

Equipment

9x13 inch baking pan
mixing bowls
spatula
whisk
Hand Mixer

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13 inch baking pan.
Cream softened salted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Gradually add all-purpose flour and baking powder to the butter-sugar mixture.
Spread dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Bake for 14-16 minutes until edges are golden and center is set.
Make frosting by combining softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream.
Tint frosting with food coloring and spread over cooled cookie bars.
Sprinkle Halloween-themed sprinkles on top and cut into squares to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze for longer storage. Thaw before serving.

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