Frosted Peppermint Sugar Cookie Bars

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Frosted Peppermint Sugar Cookie Bars

Frosted Peppermint Sugar Cookie Bars – Why do you need peppermint bark when you can have these incredibly easy sugar cookie bars? So moist with the creamiest frosting, then topped with chopped candy canes. Only one bowl is needed!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: frosted peppermint sugar cookie bars, peppermint recipe, sugar cookie bars

Servings: Bars

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Sugar Cookies:

¾ cup softened unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large room-temperature egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt

Frosting:

1 (15-ounce) can vanilla frosting
½ teaspoons peppermint extract, optional

Topping:

7 crushed candy canes

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and line a 9x13 inch baking dish with aluminum foil and lightly spray with non-sticking cooking spray. Set aside.
Using an electric mixer, whisk together the ¾ cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until creamy and fluffy.
Add in the 1 large room-temperature egg and whisk until creamy and fluffy. Add in the 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Gently mix in the 2 cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt until combined.
Place the sugar cookie dough onto the baking sheet or dish and press down until the dough is spread out and even.
Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the top is no longer wet. Allow the sugar cookie to cool.
Mix the 1 (15-ounce) can vanilla frosting and ½ teaspoons peppermint extract,. Frost the sugar cookie and then top it with 7 crushed candy canes.
Cut into squares then cut into triangles and serve.

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