Halloween Sugar Cookie Bars
Deliciously sweet and festive sugar cookie bars topped with vibrant orange frosting and Halloween sprinkles.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1/8 - 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 3 Tbsp milk
- Halloween sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12x17 inch rimmed cookie sheet.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together salt, baking soda, and flour. Gradually add to the wet mixture until combined.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared cookie sheet and bake for about 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Let the cookie bars cool completely in the pan.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar, milk, almond extract, and orange food coloring until creamy.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cookie bars and sprinkle with Halloween decorations.
- Cut into approximately 36-40 pieces and serve!
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Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.