So- I’m sure by now you have noticed that I am on a Peppermint kick right now. I can’t seem to help myself. It’s that time of year & it’s so YUMMY. I love trying it with all my usual holiday cookie recipes. This time I decided to mix in those little peppermint bits into my favorite holiday shortbread cookie recipe to create something a little extra special.
Peppermint Shortbread Bars
Buttery & rich with those little bits of peppermint to give your mouth a little pop.
Peppermint Shortbread Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2 sticks butter - room temperature
- 3/4 cup confectioners sugar- sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour- spooned- not scooped
- 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
- 1/2 cup Andes peppermint crunch bits
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Spray 8x8 glass baking dish with cooking spray- set aside
- In mixer bowl- combine butter, confectioners sugar, vanilla, flour & salt. Beat until well combined. Should look moist but not creamy
- Fold in peppermint bits.
- Transfer to your prepared baking dish. Press down with fingers to flatten & spread out into dish.
- Bake until firm & pale golden color. 35-40 minutes
- Let cool on wire rack about 30 minutes before cutting & transferring to airtight container or serving.
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Want more holiday treats?
Red Velvet Blackberry Crash Cake
Frostbitten Red Velvet Brownie Bites
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Looks so good!!Im always up for peppermint.
Love this combination! Two of my favorites!
Oh, I love peppermint! Your photos always make your creations look SO good!
Your blog is a sweet torture! ๐
I love shortbread and peppermint is always welcome especially during this time of year! Love the festive flavor, it looks wonderful Gina ๐
Mmmmm…. Looks yummy!
I will have to try these. I love how easy they sound. Can’t wait!
Oh! Peppermint AND shortbread?! Yum! These sound amazing! Thanks for sharing on Saturday Night Fever! Pinned!
Two of my favorite things! Perfect for the holidays!
I love shortbread and peppermint but never tried this combination. I’ll be adding this to my recipe box. Pinning and featuring this lovely treat tonight at this week’s Project Inspire{d}.