Peppermint Sugar Cookie Bars

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Amy T

subheading: Peppermint Sugar Cookie Bars:

¾ cup unsalted butter (168 grams) softened, but not starting to melt

4 ounces full-fat cream cheese (112 grams) room temperature

1 ¼ cup granulated sugar (250 grams)

1 large egg

1 large egg yolk in addition to the 1 large egg

½ teaspoon peppermint extract

2 ⅓ cup all-purpose flour (292 grams)

½ teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

subheading: Peppermint Frosting:

¾ cup unsalted butter (168 grams) softened

3 to 4 cups powdered sugar (330 to 440 grams) AKA icing sugar

½ to 1 teaspoon peppermint extract

3 to 4 tablespoons whipping cream (45 to 60 ml) or heavy cream, table cream or half and half

¼ teaspoon salt

1 to 3 drops red food coloring optional

2 to 3 candy canes crushed

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