Halloween Frosted Sugar Bars (Printable View)

Soft sugar bars with orange frosting and sprinkles, great for Halloween celebrations or parties.

# Ingredient List:

→ Sugar Cookie Layer

01 - 1 cup salted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 2 teaspoons baking powder

→ Frosting

07 - 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
08 - 2 cups powdered sugar
09 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
10 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream
11 - Orange food coloring, as needed (optional)
12 - Sprinkles, for garnish (optional)

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Add vanilla extract and egg to the creamed mixture. Blend until smooth.
04 - Sift in all-purpose flour and baking powder, mixing until a cookie dough forms.
05 - Evenly press the dough into the prepared baking pan.
06 - Bake for 14 to 16 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool completely in the pan.
07 - In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until the frosting is light and fluffy.
08 - Add orange food coloring as desired and mix thoroughly until you reach your preferred shade.
09 - Spread the orange frosting evenly over the cooled cookie base. Decorate with Halloween sprinkles, if using.
10 - Once the frosting has set, cut into squares and serve, or store in an airtight container.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - Allow the bars to cool completely before frosting to prevent the topping from melting.

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