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Candy Corn Cookie Bars

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 9 squares
Calories 250
Delight in these colorful layered cookie bars with festive candy corn and sprinkles, perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

Cookies

  • ½ cup Butter - softened
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 Egg Egg
  • 2 tsp Vanilla
  • 2 cups Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • to taste Yellow Gel Food Coloring
  • to taste Orange Gel Food Coloring

Frosting

  • ½ cup Butter - softened
  • ½ tsp Vanilla
  • 3 Tbsp Heavy Cream
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 2 ½ cups Powdered Sugar

Decoration

  • ½ cup Candy Corn
  • as needed Yellow & Orange Sprinkles

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment and butter.
  • Cream butter and sugar, add egg and vanilla. Mix dry ingredients separately, then combine into wet mixture.
  • Divide dough in half, color one with yellow and the other with orange gel food coloring. Press yellow dough into pan, roll orange dough into square and place on top, pressing edges together.
  • Bake for 18-22 minutes, cool completely, then frost with prepared frosting.
  • Decorate with candy corn and sprinkles, cut into squares, and serve.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors and ensure not to overbake to keep cookies moist.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: candy corn, cookies