Description
Buttery, soft-baked sugar cookie bars topped with a creamy, colorful Halloween-themed frosting. A one-pan wonder perfect for parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream
- Gel food coloring (orange, purple, or green)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool completely in the pan.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla; add food coloring.
- Spread frosting over the cooled bars and decorate with sprinkles or candy.
- Slice into bars and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American