Description
Skeleton Sugar Cookie Bars are a delightful Halloween treat that combines classic sugar cookie flavors with festive decorations, making them perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (226 grams)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Black icing
- Colorful edible glitter
- Candy bones
- Autumn leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Spread the dough evenly in the prepared baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the bars cool for 10 minutes, then lift them out of the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
- Decorate with black icing, colorful edible glitter, candy bones, and autumn leaves.
Notes
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Experiment with different flavor variations like cinnamon or chocolate chip.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.
- These bars can be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Skeleton Sugar Cookie Bars, Halloween treats, sugar cookies, festive desserts