Halloween Sugar Cookie Bars
Soft and chewy sugar cookie bars topped with cream cheese frosting and festive Halloween sprinkles.
Equipment
- 8x8 baking pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp milk room temperature
- 2 tbsp Halloween sprinkle blend
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter for frosting, room temperature
- 2 oz. cream cheese room temperature
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp heavy cream
- 3-4 drops gel food coloring
- 1/4 cup Halloween sprinkle blend for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8 baking pan with nonstick spray and parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and milk, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the Halloween sprinkles.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly golden. Allow to cool in the pan.
- For the frosting, beat together the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, salt, vanilla, and heavy cream, mixing until fluffy.
- Add gel food coloring to achieve desired color and mix well.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cookie bars and top with additional Halloween sprinkles.
- Cut into squares and serve.
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Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature or in the refrigerator.