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Peppermint White Chocolate Blondies

White Chocolate Peppermint Blondies

These sweet treats are perfect for the holidays! Christmas calls for all things chocolate and peppermint and this easy dessert recipe is it. Perfect for entertaining and holiday parties.
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Course: Dessert
Keyword: chocolate, christmas, dessert, dessert recipe, holidays, peppermint
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Calories: 178kcal
Author: Tracy

Ingredients

Blondies

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup peppermint candies crushed

Frosting

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp peppermint extract or 4 drops peppermint essential oil
  • 2-3 tbsp heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup peppermint candies crushed

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°
  • Grease 9×13 baking dish
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine butter and sugar, stirring on medium for about 3 minutes or until creamy
  • Add eggs, vanilla, and salt and mix until combined
  • Stir in flour, a little at a time, and mix on low until just combined, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed
  • Stir in the white chocolate chips and crushed peppermint
  • Spread the batter in pan and use a spatula to smooth it out
  • Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean
  • Let blondies cool completely before removing from the pan
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, and peppermint to make the frosting, beating on medium speed
  • Add in 2 tablespoons of heavy cream and check consistency
  • If frosting is not spreadable, add one more tablespoon of cream
  • Pull blondies out of the pan and spread the frosting on top
  • Sprinkle crushed peppermint on top
  • Cut into squares about 2-3 inches
  • Enjoy!

Notes

You can easily substitute candy canes for the peppermint candies. I know I always have a bunch of candy canes in the house this time of year.

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
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