Candy Cane Shortbread Bars Recipe
Candy Cane Shortbread Bars Recipe
I created these bars for my daughter, who loves peppermint. The buttery shortbread texture just melts in your mouth. It’ ... Read More
Cooking Time
50 Mins
Meal Type
DESSERT
Ingredients For Candy Cane Shortbread Bars Recipe
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
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 drops red food coloring, optional
9 ounces white baking chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
3/4 cup crushed candy canes (about 10 regular)
How to make Candy Cane Shortbread Bars Recipe?
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and extract. Gradually beat in flour. Press evenly into prepared pan.
- Bake 16-19 minutes or until edges are brown. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
- In a bowl, combine buttercream ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread over shortbread. Carefully spread white chocolate over top. Sprinkle with candy canes; let stand until set.
- Lifting with parchment, remove shortbread from pan. Cut into bars.