Halloween Sugar Cookie Bars are a fun and festive way to celebrate the spooky season! These soft and buttery cookie bars are topped with creamy vanilla frosting and decorated with colorful Halloween-themed sprinkles, making them the perfect treat for parties or trick-or-treat gatherings.
They’re easy to make and even easier to customize with different colors and sprinkles, so you can add your own creative flair.
Halloween Sugar Cookie Bars: A Sweet and Spooky Delight
Transforming the classic sugar cookie into bar form, this recipe saves time without sacrificing flavor. With a soft texture and a smooth layer of frosting, these cookie bars bring the festive spirit of Halloween to your dessert table.
The addition of orange food coloring adds a pop of seasonal color, making these bars as visually striking as they are delicious.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 12 minutes
Serving: Makes about 24 bars
Equipment: 9×13 inch baking pan
Recipe Title: Halloween Sugar Cookie Bars
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Orange food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup vanilla frosting
- Halloween-themed sprinkles
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
- If desired, add a few drops of orange food coloring and mix until the dough is evenly colored.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, ensuring an even layer.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden and the center is set.
- Allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, spread the vanilla frosting evenly over the top of the cookie bars.
- Decorate with Halloween-themed sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Cut into bars and serve.
These Halloween Sugar Cookie Bars are a perfect combination of buttery goodness and festive fun. They’re great for sharing at Halloween parties or packing into treat bags for friends and family. Easy to make and customize, they’ll be a hit at any celebration!
