Spooky Halloween Sugar Cookie Bars
These Spooky Halloween Sugar Cookie Bars are a festive, fun, and frightfully delicious treat perfect for Halloween parties or cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup Halloween sprinkles
- Candy decorations (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (226g) of softened unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups (300g) of granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy—this should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Add 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups (375g) of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Fold in ½ cup of Halloween sprinkles, reserving a few for the top.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the reserved sprinkles on top for extra festive flair.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang.
- Cut into squares or rectangles and add any additional decorations, like candy eyeballs or chocolate drizzle.
Notes
[‘Don’t overmix the dough to ensure soft cookie bars.’, ‘Use room temperature butter and eggs for better consistency.’, ‘Avoid nonpareils sprinkles as they can bleed color into the dough.’, ‘Tent the pan with foil during the last few minutes of baking if the edges seem overly brown.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 190
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 27
- Protein: 2
Keywords: Halloween, Sugar Cookie Bars, Easy Dessert, Kid-Friendly, Festive Treat