Description
Festive peppermint sugar cookie bars bring holiday cheer with their delightful blend of sweet vanilla and cool mint. Crumbly, buttery layers melt in your mouth, promising a perfect seasonal treat that connects family and friends around the kitchen counter.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Topping and Texture Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light coating of grease.
- Whip butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base for the cookie bars.
- Incorporate the egg, vanilla, and peppermint extracts into the creamed mixture, blending until thoroughly combined.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate container, then gently integrate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Carefully fold crushed candy canes and white chocolate chips into the dough, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Spread the dough uniformly across the prepared baking pan, ensuring an even surface for consistent baking.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for a delicate golden edge as a sign of doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature before slicing into individual servings.
Notes
- Elevate the classic sugar cookie by adding a festive peppermint twist that transforms this simple dessert into a holiday showstopper.
- Crush candy canes just before mixing to ensure maximum flavor and prevent moisture from making them sticky.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to keep the texture soft and tender.
- Experiment with mint chocolate chips instead of white chocolate for an extra intense peppermint flavor profile that will delight chocolate lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 219 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 102 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg