Fudge-filled Sugar Cookie Bars

December 19, 2013

A thick sugar cookie base topped with a decadent layer of mint chocolate fudge and topped with a pepper-minty frosting.

Sugar Cookie Dough
1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
2 large eggs
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups + 2 tbsp white sugar
2 and ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. cornstarch
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp baking powder
Fudge Layer
1 and ¼ cup milk chocolate chips
1 and ¾ cup Andes Crème De Menthe Baking Chips (10 oz)
Pinch of salt
1 can sweetened condensed milk
Frosting Layer
½ cup butter, softened (not melted)
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
4-5 drops of red food coloring
1-2 tsp. heavy cream (or milk)
Optional Garnish
1-2 candy canes, crushed

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9 x 13 pan with parchment paper and set aside. Combine the butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and white sugar in a large bowl. Beat until the mixture is light and...
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Nutritions

Calories
561

Sodium
146mg
6% DV

Fat
32g
49% DV

Protein
5g
11% DV

Carbs
59g
20% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV