Description
Frosted Peppermint Sugar Cookie Bars are a festive treat that captures the essence of the holidays. With their sweet vanilla base and refreshing peppermint flavor, these cookie bars are topped with creamy frosting and crushed candy canes, making them perfect for any holiday gathering or cozy night in. Enjoy a bite of joy that brings nostalgia and cheer to your celebrations!
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in crushed candy canes gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown. Let cool completely.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; add milk for desired consistency.
- Frost cooled cookie bars and top with additional crushed candy canes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie bar (65g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg