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Halloween Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Bara
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 24 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Halloween Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars are a festive and delicious treat perfect for holiday parties. Soft, buttery sugar cookie bars are baked to golden perfection and topped with a smooth, creamy vanilla frosting tinted with orange food coloring and decorated with fun Halloween sprinkles. Easy to make and guaranteed to impress, these bars offer a delightful combination of chewy texture and sweet frosting that captures the spirit of the season.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 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

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 is at the right temperature once your dough is ready for baking.
  2. Prepare Pan: Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside; this will prevent sticking and make removal easier.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is smooth and lightened in color, creating a creamy base for the cookie dough.
  4. Add Vanilla and Egg: Mix in the vanilla extract and egg thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
  5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour and baking powder to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms, ensuring no dry flour pockets remain.
  6. Press Dough in Pan: Evenly press the cookie dough into the prepared baking pan, making sure the surface is smooth for even baking.
  7. Bake Cookie Base: Bake for 14-16 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden, then remove from oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan.
  8. Make Frosting: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream together until soft peaks form, creating a creamy and fluffy frosting.
  9. Color the Frosting: Add drops of orange food coloring to the frosting and mix until you reach the desired vibrant hue suitable for Halloween.
  10. Frost the Bars: Spread the orange frosting evenly over the cooled sugar cookie bars to cover the surface completely.
  11. Add Sprinkles: Decorate the frosted bars with Halloween-themed sprinkles if desired, adding a festive touch.
  12. Serve or Store: Once the frosting has set, cut the bars into squares and serve immediately or store them in an airtight container to keep fresh.

Notes

  • Ensure the cookie base is completely cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • You can substitute salted butter with unsalted butter; if so, add a pinch of salt to the dough.
  • For a more intense orange color, add food coloring gradually to reach desired shade.
  • Store frosted bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • To make cleanup easier, allow the frosting to fully set before slicing the bars.

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