Easy Halloween Cookie Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cookie Base
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1¼ cups softened salted butter
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1¼ cups granulated sugar
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1 whole egg
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1 egg yolk
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
→ Sweet Frosting
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3½ cups powdered sugar
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½ cup softened salted butter
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
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Food coloring of your choice
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Halloween-themed sprinkles for decoration
# Instructions:
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Start by heating your oven to 350°F. Grab a 9x13-inch baking pan and either line it with parchment paper (letting it hang over the sides makes removal easier) or give it a good spray with cooking spray.
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Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar for about 2 minutes. You're looking for a light, fluffy, and creamy texture here.
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Toss in your whole egg, the extra yolk, and vanilla extract. Beat everything together, making sure to scrape down the sides and bottom of your bowl so nothing gets left behind.
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Pour in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix just until everything comes together into a dough. Press this dough evenly into your prepared pan, spreading it out to the edges.
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Pop the pan in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Watch for the edges to turn a light golden color—that's your cue. Don't let them get too dark or they'll be dry. Let the cookies cool down completely before you frost them.
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In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until it's smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and beat again. Pour in the cream and vanilla, then keep beating until you have a spreadable, fluffy frosting. If you want colored frosting, add a few drops of food coloring and mix until you love the shade.
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Spread your frosting over the cooled cookie base in an even layer. Now comes the fun part—scatter those Halloween sprinkles all over the top! Once decorated, cut into 18 bars and get ready to serve up some spooky sweetness.
# Notes:
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These bars stay fresh at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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Want to make them ahead? Wrap the bars in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw them overnight in the fridge, then bring to room temperature before serving.