Description
Peppermint Gooey Bars are a festive delight that will elevate your holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home. These bars feature layers of rich peppermint filling enveloped in soft, buttery goodness. Each bite delivers a burst of flavor, leaving you wanting more. Easy to make and irresistibly gooey, they’re sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add the eggs and peppermint extract; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually incorporate this into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden and the center remains slightly soft.
- Allow to cool before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg