Description
Peppermint Gooey Bars are the ultimate holiday treat, combining a rich, chewy chocolate base with a burst of refreshing peppermint. Each bite melts in your mouth, creating a delightful contrast between the sweet chocolate and cool mint essence. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights in, these bars are sure to become a favorite indulgence that will leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in peppermint extract.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg