Description
These Halloween Sugar Cookie Bars are a delightful and festive treat that combines the sweetness of sugar cookies with vibrant Halloween themes, making them perfect for any spooky celebration.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles or toppings for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- If desired, divide the dough and mix in food coloring to create festive colors.
- Spread the dough evenly into a greased baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan.
- Once cooled, cut the bars into squares.
- Decorate with sprinkles or toppings as desired.
Notes
- Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes helps the bars maintain their shape.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: Halloween, sugar cookies, dessert, festive treats, easy recipes