Candy Cane Shortbread Bars
I created these bars for my daughter, who loves peppermint. The buttery shortbread texture just melts in your mouth. It’s a hit wherever I take it. —Susan Ciuffreda, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 1-1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- BUTTERCREAM:
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons 2% milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 drops red food coloring, optional
- TOPPING:
- 9 ounces white baking chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
- 3/4 cup crushed candy canes (about 10 regular)
Reviews
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These bars are absolutely incredible and the recipe could not get any easier! Definitely a go to Christmas treat in my house. 10/10!
If you like peppermint you will love this. It was good.
Yummy and easy to make!