Description
Indulge in the festive spirit of Halloween with these delightful Sugar Cookie Bars! Soft, chewy, and bursting with sweet vanilla flavor, they’re topped with colorful icing that adds a whimsical touch. Perfect for Halloween parties or cozy movie nights, these bars are easy to make and endlessly customizable, ensuring fun for everyone involved. Bake and decorate your way to create lasting memories this spooky season!
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in food coloring if desired.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden. A toothpick should come out clean when inserted.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares and decorating with icing or sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg