Description
Cute Frankenstein Cookie Bars are a delightful Halloween treat that combines fun and flavor in every bite. Imagine a chewy cookie base topped with vibrant green frosting and playful candy eyes, making these bars an adorable addition to any festive gathering. Easy to prepare, they are perfect for sharing at parties or enjoying during spooky movie nights. Bake up some memories with these charming treats that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2–3 drops green food coloring
- Candy eyes for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; then stir in vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the dough in half. Mix green food coloring into one half until the desired shade is achieved.
- Spread half of the plain dough in the prepared pan, layer the green dough on top, and swirl lightly with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting with green icing and adding candy eyes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Halloween
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg