Candy Cane Shortbread Bars Recipe

Name: Candy Cane Shortbread Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 large egg yolk; 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)

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg yolk
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)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Line a
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with parchment paper, letting ends extend up sides.
3
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.
4
Bake 16-19 minutes or until edges are brown. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
5
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.
6
Lifting with parchment paper, remove shortbread from pan. Cut into bars.

1720

kcal

Calories

Fat

241

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1 large egg yolk, 1-1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract, and more.

Yes, Candy Cane Shortbread Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Candy Cane Shortbread Bars

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