These peppermint cookie bars perfect for the holidays! An easy Christmas dessert to make, using a sugar cookie mix with homemade frosting and crushed candy canes.
1packageBetty Crocker® Sugar Cookie mix1 lb 1.5 oz
½cupbuttersoftened
1tablespoonflour
1egg
CREAM FROSTING
½cupbuttersoftened
½teaspoonpeppermint extract
1dropred food coloring(optional)
2cupspowdered sugar
2-3tablespoonmilk
Topping
½cupcrushed peppermint candy canes
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350˚. Stir together cookie mix, butter, flour and egg until dough forms. Transfer and press dough evenly into a greased or lined (with parchment paper) 9x12" baking dish. Bake for about 8-12 minutes or until firm and no longer look wet.Remove from oven, let cool completely then remove the block of cookies and place on a cutting board.
Using an electric mixer, whip together butter, peppermint extract, and food coloring until fluffed.Slowly mix in powdered sugar and then add milk.Spread frosting onto cooled cookie, and immediately top with crushed candy canes.Carefully cut into 2x3" rectangles.
Notes
Red food coloring is optional. It can be left out to avoid red dye. Frosting will be white in color instead of pink.