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Halloween Sugar Cookie Bars

Halloween Sugar Cookie Bars
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These Halloween Sugar Cookie Bars are a soft, buttery, and festive treat perfect for celebrating the spooky season. Easy to prepare with a one-pan method, they feature a tender crumb base topped with creamy frosting and colorful Halloween-themed sprinkles. Ideal for parties, school events, or cozy nights at home, these bars are kid-friendly, customizable, and bring seasonal joy with every bite.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Frosting

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream

Decorations

  • Halloween-themed sprinkles (orange, black, candy pumpkins, edible googly eyes, etc.)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your oven and pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it for easy removal.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add wet ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.
  5. Combine dry and wet mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep bars tender.
  6. Bake the bars: Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges turn golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Prepare the frosting: While the bars are baking, combine powdered sugar with milk or cream to create a smooth, spreadable frosting. Adjust the liquid to achieve your preferred thickness.
  8. Frost and decorate: Once the bars have cooled completely, spread the frosting evenly over the top. Sprinkle generously with your favorite Halloween-themed decorations for colorful festive fun.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter to make creaming with sugar easier and yield a lighter texture.
  • Don’t overbake; keep an eye on the bars to retain softness and avoid a dry texture.
  • If dough feels too sticky to handle, chill for 15-20 minutes before baking.
  • Cool bars completely before frosting to prevent melting and sliding.
  • Get creative with sprinkles by using different shapes, colors, and edible glitter for enhanced festivity.

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