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Peppermint Bars

Name: Peppermint Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 1 cup white sugar; 1 egg; 0.25 teaspoon peppermint extract; 5 drops red food coloring; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 1 cup crushed peppermint candy canes, divided; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

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Christmas bar cookie. Dough is similar to sugar cookie with peppermint added. Topped with melted chocolate and crushed candy canes.

Recipe by Courtney Scheiderich

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

2 dozen

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Ingredients

1 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
5 drops red food coloring
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup crushed peppermint candy canes, divided
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F(175 degrees C) and grease a 9x13-inch pan.
Cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg, peppermint extract, and food coloring. Add flour and salt till well blended. Stir in 2/3 cup finely crushed candy. Spread evenly into the greased pan.
Bake until firm, about 25 minutes.
After removing from oven, immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Cover with a cookie sheet for 1 minute or until melted. Spread chocolate evenly and sprinkle with 1/3 cup coarsely chopped candy. Cool completely before cutting.

Cook's Note:

You can substitute plain chocolate bars. You'll need ten 5/8-ounce bars.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

428	Calories
20g	Fat
61g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 428
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g	26%
Saturated Fat 12g	62%
Cholesterol 56mg	19%
Sodium 173mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate 61g	22%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 37g
Protein 3g
Calcium 15mg	1%
Iron 2mg	8%
Potassium 85mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.