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Halloween Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars


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  • Author: Evee
  • Total Time: 55 minutes (including cooling & frosting)
  • Yield: 24 bars
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Festive Halloween–style frosted sugar cookie bars topped with colorful sprinkles


Ingredients

1 ½ cups (340 g) unsalted butter, softened

1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar

3 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)

3 ½ cups (≈ 440 g) all‑purpose flour

3 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

½ cup (≈ 80 g) colored jimmies or Halloween sprinkles (mixed into dough)

For the frosting:

4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened

to ¾ cup (≈ 150–170 g) unsalted butter, softened

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

¼ cup (60 mL) half‑and‑half or milk (as needed)

4½ cups (≈ 540 g) powdered sugar

Food coloring (orange, black, purple etc., optional)

Extra sprinkles for topping


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Line a 9×13‑inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
  2. In a large mixing bowl (stand mixer or with hand mixer), cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each; then mix in vanilla extract and almond extract (if using).
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Fold in the ½ cup of sprinkles into the dough gently.
  6. Drop dough by spoonfuls evenly over the prepared pan, then press/dash it evenly with your hands or a piece of parchment to smooth the surface.
  7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set (do not overbake).
  8. Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan (on a wire rack) before frosting.
  9. To make the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla. Slowly add powdered sugar, mixing until incorporated, and add milk or half‑and‑half a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  10. If desired, divide frosting and tint with food coloring. Spread the frosting evenly over cooled bars. Immediately sprinkle extra Halloween sprinkles over the top.
  11. Once frosting is set slightly, cut into bars or squares. Serve or store in airtight container.

Notes

Make sure bars are fully cooled before frosting, or frosting may melt.

Press additional sprinkles on top right after frosting so they stick.

You can omit the almond extract if you don’t like the flavor.

Bars stay soft best when stored in an airtight container; refrigerate in a warm climate.

You can freeze unfrosted cookie base; thaw, then frost before serving.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert / Bar
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar (of 24)
  • Calories: ≈ 300 kcal
  • Sugar: ≈ 25 g
  • Sodium: ≈ 120 mg
  • Fat: ≈ 16 g
  • Saturated Fat: ≈ 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: ≈ 6 g
  • Trans Fat: ≈ 0.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: ≈ 32 g
  • Fiber: ≈ 0.5 g
  • Protein: ≈ 2.5 g
  • Cholesterol: ≈ 45 mg