These peppermint sugar cookie bars are a delightful treat that captures the essence of festive baking. With a soft texture and a hint of peppermint, they make for perfect Christmas desserts.

Topped with creamy frosting and festive sprinkles, these holiday cookie bars are sure to impress your family and friends during the holiday season.

Delicious Peppermint Sugar Cookie Bars

These soft peppermint bars are easy to make and perfect for sharing. The recipe yields a batch of cookie bars that are both visually appealing and delicious, making them a great addition to any holiday dessert table.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
• 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
• 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
• Additional crushed peppermint for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Egg and Extracts: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until well combined.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the crushed peppermint candies.
6. Bake: Spread the cookie dough evenly in the prepared baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool: Allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
8. Prepare Frosting: In a medium bowl, mix together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust consistency with more milk if necessary.
9. Frost Bars: Once the cookie bars are cool, spread the creamy frosting evenly over the top and sprinkle with additional crushed peppermint.
10. Slice and Serve: Cut into squares and enjoy your festive peppermint sugar cookie bars!

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 24 bars
• Calories: 150kcal
• Fat: 7g
• Protein: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 22g