Candy Cane Cookie Dough Bars
Cookie Dough Ingredients:
– Unsalted butter – Granulated sugar – Vanilla extract – Peppermint extract – Salt – Crushed candy canes – All-purpose flour – Whole milk – Sprinkles
Cookie Crust & Frosting Ingredients:
Cookie Crust: – Oreo Cookies – Melted unsalted butter
Buttercream Frosting: – Unsalted butter – Confectioners' sugar – Peppermint extract – Vanilla extract – Salt
Place Oreo cookies in food processor or blender.
Make Cookie Crust
Blend until they turn into fine crumbs. Pour in melted butter & pulse until blended.
Make Cookie Crust
Line 8x8 pan with foil coated with oil. Pour cookie crumbs in & press into even layer. Place in freezer.
Make Cookie Crust
In the bowl of mixer or in a large bowl with hand mixer, cream butter & sugar on until light & fluffy.
Make Cookie Dough
Add vanilla, peppermint extract, & salt and blend until combined. Mix in about ⅓ cup of crushed candy canes.
Make Cookie Dough
Slowly add flour to bowl until combined. Keep mixer on low & add milk to combine until dough comes together.
Make Cookie Dough
Beat together butter & confectioners' sugar. – Mix in peppermint extract, vanilla extract, & salt.
Make Frosting
Spread frosting over top of cookie dough & smooth. Sprinkle on crushed candy canes & add more sprinkles.
Assemble Bars
Chill in fridge for 45+ mins. Remove bars from pan by lifting foil. Using sharp knife, slice into squares.
Chill & Slice
These candy cane cookie dough bars are such a unique & yummy treat and so perfect for bringing to all your Christmas parties!
Enjoy!!