Peppermint Crunch Sugar Cookie Bars
December 3, 2022
These delicious bars combine all of our favorites for the holiday season: soft, chewy sugar cookies, peppermint frosting and bright, festive candy cane crumbles!
SERVINGS
18
PREP TIME
15 min
COOK TIME
20 min
Ingredients
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2 1/2cups flour
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1/2teaspoon baking powder
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1/2teaspoon salt
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1/2cup butter, softened
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3/4cup sugar
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1/4cup powdered sugar
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1egg
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4tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
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1teaspoon vanilla
For the frosting:
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1/2cup butter
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2tablespoons cream cheese, softened
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3cups powdered sugar
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1/2teaspoon peppermint extract
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1/4cup finely crushed candy canes
Directions
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1
Heat your oven to 375 F. Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with foil and lightly grease the foil.
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2
Heat your oven to 375 F. Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with foil and lightly grease the foil.
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3
In a large bowl cream butter until light and fluffy (about 1 minute). Add sugars and mix until combined. Add egg, sour cream, and vanilla and mix well. Gradually mix flour mixture into wet ingredients and continue to mix until the dough comes together and not crumbly.
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4
Gently press dough into bottom of prepared pan. Bake 18 to 22 minutes until golden and the top no longer appears “wet”. Allow to cool completely.
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5
When the bars have cooled, prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl whip butter for 2 to 3 minutes (no less!) until very fluffy. Add cream cheese and mix well. Gradually mix in powdered sugar until completely combined. Mix in peppermint extract. Spread frosting over cooled bars. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes. Cut into squares or triangles and serve. Store in airtight container.
Recipe source: Creme de la Crumb