Description
These Peppermint Gooey Bars are soft, chewy, and packed with festive peppermint flavor! Made with a buttery cookie base, white chocolate, and crushed candy canes, they’re the perfect holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) white or vanilla cake mix 🎂
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg 🥚
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup (180 g) white chocolate chips 🍫
- 1/2 cup (60 g) crushed candy canes 🍬
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
2. Make the Base
- In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, melted butter, egg, vanilla, and peppermint extract until well combined.
- Press ⅔ of the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
3. Add the Filling
- Sprinkle the white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes over the dough.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the top.
4. Add the Topping & Bake
- Crumble the remaining ⅓ of the dough over the top (it won’t fully cover, but that’s okay!).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set but still gooey.
5. Cool & Serve
- Let cool for at least 1 hour before slicing into bars.
- (Optional) Sprinkle with extra crushed candy canes for a festive touch!
Notes
✔ Extra chocolaty? Use dark chocolate chips instead of white.
✔ Want crunch? Add chopped pecans or walnuts.
✔ Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.