Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
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Author Emily
Yield 12 squares
Ingredients
For the Cookie Bars:
- 3/4 c butter, softened
- 1/4 c shortening
- 1 c brown sugar
- 3/4 tsp tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 egg, extra large
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 c all-purpose flour
- 1/2 c miniature chocolate chips
- 1/4 c crushed peppermint candy, I used candy canes
For the Drizzle:
- 2 Tbs semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp coconut oil
- 1 Tbs crushed peppermint candy
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ยบ F and line a 9"x9" baking pan with parchment.
- In a large mixing bowl beat the butter and shortening together.
- Add the brown sugar, baking soda, salt, egg, vanilla and peppermint extract, beat until fluffy.
- Stir in the flour until the dough comes together, fold in the mini chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candy.
- Press the mixture into the prepared baking pan and bake for 16-18 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Let cool in the pan completely.
- To a small microwave safe bowl add the 2 Tbs of chocolate chips and coconut oil, melt for 30 seconds, stir until smooth.
- Using the edges of the parchment remove the cookie slab from the pan and slice into 12 equal squares.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the top and sprinkle on the 1 Tbs of crushed peppermint candy.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Courses cookie bar, dessert
Recipe by It Bakes Me Happy at http://itbakesmehappy.com/2016/12/peppermint-chocolate-chip-cookie-bars.html