Description
These Halloween sugar cookie bars are easy to make and perfect for fall festivities. They are soft, chewy, and decorated with festive colors for a fun treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Food coloring (orange, black, purple)
- Sprinkles (Halloween themed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Divide the dough into three portions and color each with food coloring.
- Spread the colored dough in layers in the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Decorate with sprinkles and serve.
Notes
- For a more festive look, use cookie cutters to shape the bars after baking.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to mix in chocolate chips or nuts for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg