Description
Sweet and sinful Peppermint Gooey Bars melt chocolate and mint into holiday heaven. Winter desserts rarely compete with this rich, creamy indulgence that delights holiday gatherings with irresistible charm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup (180 g / 6.35 oz) white chocolate chips
- 1 box (15.25 oz / 432 g) white or vanilla cake mix
- ½ cup (115 g / 4 oz) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (60 g / 2.12 oz) crushed candy canes
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Calibrate oven to 350°F (175°C) and ready a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper or light grease.
- Base Formation: Amalgamate cake mix, melted butter, egg, vanilla, and peppermint extract into a cohesive mixture. Compress ⅔ of the dough uniformly across the pan’s bottom, creating a solid foundation.
- Layering & Coverage: Distribute white chocolate chips and pulverized candy canes across the dough base. Cascade sweetened condensed milk evenly, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Finishing & Baking: Delicately scatter remaining dough fragments atop the layer, allowing some pan surface to peek through. Transfer to preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes until edges transform to golden brown and center achieves a delicate, soft-set consistency.
- Cooling & Presentation: Allow dessert to rest and stabilize for minimum one hour before sectioning into elegant bars. For enhanced visual appeal, garnish with additional crushed candy cane fragments, delivering a festive flourish.
Notes
- Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean cutting of bars.
- Don’t overbake to maintain the signature gooey texture; remove when edges are golden but center remains slightly soft.
- Use high-quality peppermint extract for a more intense and authentic mint flavor profile.
- Substitute gluten-free cake mix and dairy-free alternatives for those with dietary restrictions, ensuring the same delicious result.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg