Peppermint White Chocolate Shortbread Bars
Delight in the festive flavors of Peppermint White Chocolate Shortbread Bars, where buttery shortbread meets the coolness of peppermint and the richness of white chocolate. These bars are a perfect treat for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings at home. With their stunning visual appeal and melt-in-your-mouth texture, they’re sure to impress friends and family alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in flour and cornstarch until just combined.
- Fold in white chocolate chips and peppermint extract.
- Transfer batter to the prepared pan, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden; a toothpick inserted should come out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. - Chill the dough for about an hour for optimal texture. - Feel free to swap white chocolate with dark or milk chocolate, or add nuts for variation.