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Halloween Sugar Cookie Bars

Halloween Sugar Cookie Bars

Soft, chewy, and frosted to festive perfection, these Halloween Sugar Cookie Bars are the easiest way to bring spooky fun to your dessert table. No rolling or cutting—just spread, bake, and decorate!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 275
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup Halloween sprinkles or mini candies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • food coloring (orange, green, purple, or black)
  • extra sprinkles or candy eyes for decoration

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking pan
  • hand mixer or stand mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • rubber spatula
  • parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl with a mixer until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
  3. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in sprinkles or mini candies, if using.
  7. Press dough evenly into the prepared pan. Smooth the surface.
  8. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and center is set.
  9. Cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  10. For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar. Add vanilla and cream or milk to desired consistency.
  11. Tint frosting with desired food coloring and spread over cooled bars. Top with sprinkles or candy eyes.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 115mgPotassium: 28mgSugar: 27gVitamin A: 410IUCalcium: 19mgIron: 0.7mg

Notes

Customize the colors for any holiday. Add candy eyes, crushed cookies, or chocolate chips for fun variations. Store up to 3 months in the freezer, and frost only after fully cooled for best results.

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