CANDY CANE SHORTBREAD BARS

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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)

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Segane gonzaga
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These shortbread bars are amazing! The shortbread crust is so buttery and the candy cane pieces add a delicious minty flavor. I love that they're so easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


Matthew Yarbrough
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I'm not a big fan of candy cane, but I loved these shortbread bars! The shortbread crust was perfect and the candy cane pieces added just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.


Life Life
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These candy cane shortbread bars are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive, delicious, and easy to make. I love the combination of the shortbread crust and the candy cane pieces. I will definitely be making these again next year.


Ahsan Younas
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These shortbread bars are delicious! The shortbread crust is so buttery and the candy cane pieces add a nice minty flavor. I love that they're so easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


Tamia Gomez
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I made these candy cane shortbread bars for my family and they loved them! The shortbread crust was perfect and the candy cane pieces added a festive touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Badsha 302
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These candy cane shortbread bars are the perfect Christmas cookie! They're festive, delicious, and easy to make. I love the way the candy cane pieces melt in your mouth. I will definitely be making these again next year.


Amy Amy
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These shortbread bars are amazing! The shortbread crust is so buttery and the candy cane pieces add a delicious minty flavor. I love that they're so easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


MAGEZI IVAN
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These candy cane shortbread bars are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive, delicious, and easy to make. I love the combination of the shortbread crust and the candy cane pieces. I will definitely be making these again next year.


Robert Turyayongyerwa
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I'm not a fan of candy cane, but I loved these shortbread bars! The shortbread crust was perfect and the candy cane pieces added just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.


rr Tangil
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These shortbread bars are delicious! The shortbread crust is buttery and crumbly, and the candy cane pieces add a festive touch. I love that they're so easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


Mieke Goldsmith
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I made these candy cane shortbread bars for a cookie exchange and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


The Galaxien
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These shortbread bars are the perfect holiday treat! They're sweet, minty, and festive. I love the combination of the shortbread crust and the candy cane pieces. I will definitely be making these again next year.


Matt Wilkerson
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I'm not a big baker, but I wanted to make something special for my family for Christmas. These candy cane shortbread bars were the perfect solution! They were so easy to make and they turned out beautifully. Everyone loved them.


umair butt
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These candy cane shortbread bars were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. The shortbread crust was buttery and crumbly, and the candy cane pieces added a festive touch. I will definitely be making these