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Halloween Sugar Cookies Bars
Halloween Sugar Cookies Bars are frighteningly quick and easy with a thick, soft sugar cookie base covered with a sweet creamy frosting. Decorate with spooky sprinkles and slice into bars for a simple Halloween treat that will delight all your little goblins!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 18 servings
Calories: 394 kcal
Course:
Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 1/4 cups salted butter softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Frosting
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup salted butter softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2-3 Tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- Food Coloring
- Halloween sprinkles
Instructions
Cookie Dough
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with a parchment paper sling or spray with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar until creamy and light, about 2 minutes.
- Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract and beat again, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl.
- Add the flour, baking powder and salt, mixing until combined. Press into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the edges are just starting to turn a light golden brown. Do not overbake. Cool completely before frosting.
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Frosting
- Beat the softened butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth. Add the powdered sugar and beat again. Add the cream and vanilla, then beat until creamy and spreadable. Add food coloring and mix until you get a color you like.
- Spread the frosting over the cookies, then decorate with sprinkles. Cut into 18 bars. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 5 days. Or freeze the bars wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 3 months and thaw overnight in the fridge, then let come to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1bar
Calories
394kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
251mg
(10%)
Potassium
35mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
37g
(74%)
Vitamin A
604IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 394
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 394kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 251mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin A | 604IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.