Okay guys! Are you ready for Day 2 in my Belleicious Candy Land ? Today I have one of the most decadent treats I have ever made. It is a cross between an oreo cookie, a candycane and a sugar cookie. Sounds weird but interesting huh? Seriously, IRRESISTIBLE! Layers of sugar cookie batter is pressed into a pan and then topped with a creamy peppermint fudge sauce then chilled and then layered with white chocolate ganache.
I am cutting this post short today as I have a big announcement. My husband, Grant and I are now a family of 4! We welcomed Connor Phillip Maher into the family Monday night at 11:45. He weighed 7lbs 12 ounces and is doing perfect. I am so ecstatic and thankful for this wonderful blessing and I appreciate all your prayers and emails over the last few days. Once i get home I will upload a few pictures to show everyone. No worries though, Kitchen Belleicious will continue on as usual but do forgive me if I am late getting to some of your emails or blogs this week. Rest assured though I will get to them. Stay tuned for two more days of delicious Christmas Treats!
The steps my seem time consuming but they really are super easy (remember it is all about simplicity). With less than 10 minutes per step, this sweet winter treat is something you will be craving all year long!
ENJOY!
Decoration Ideas:
Spray paint a small rectangular tin white and let dry. Purchase a tin tag or make your own with a piece of tin that is punched with a punch and die set. Attached a small Christmas magnet on the front of the container and stick the gift tag to it. Use an old fashioned faucet or door knob with a festive ribbon adhering it to the top of the tin.
- 1 sugar cookie dough Recipe (my recipe can be found by clicking the link) plus
- 4 TBSP AP Flour
- Filling:
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 can of condensed sweetened milk
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- ½ cup crushed peppermint candies
- White Chocolate Ganache:
- ¼ cup whipping cream
- 6 ounces of white chocolate, chopped
- Follow instructions for making my sugar cookie recipe adding in an extra 4 TBSP of flour to the dry ingredients. Press mixture evenly onto the bottom of prepared baking pan. Bake in preheated oven at 350 for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- For filling, in a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, and peppermint extract. Stir in crushed candies. Carefully pour filling over hot crust. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until filling is set. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 1 hour. Cover; chill for 30 minutes or until cool.
- In a medium saucepan, bring whipping cream just to boiling over medium-high heat. Remove from heat. Add white chocolate (do not stir) and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth. Cool about 5 minutes before pouring over bars.
- Pour White Chocolate Ganache over top of baked mixture, spreading evenly. Cover and chill 1 hour or until firm. Using the edges of the foil, lift cookies out of pan. Cut into bars. Makes approx. 36 bars.
Look at how pink those are! Such a great holiday dessert. I love this one.
I was reading your recipe with delicious anticipation and then, wow, your big announcement!! Congratulations! What a special holiday season it will be for your family with the new baby. Can’t wait to see his photo!! Take good care of yourself.
Best,
Bonnie
Welcome Baby Connor! Congratulations!
Congratulations, time flies. It seemed only very recently that you mentioned you were expecting an addition to the family.
And these bars look absolutely divine
Welcome Connor!! Congrats!!! thanks for another great sweet, try to rest and enjoy your new baby!!
Congrats on the new little one, what an extra special Christmas present!! 😉 These bars look scrumptious!! And super easy to boot!! Thnx!!
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So happy for you! Love the name. Cannot wait to see the pictures. I’m not usually a peppermint fan, but these bars could change my mind!!
Congrats! Welcome baby Connor! God bless you and you family.
yay jess!!! so happy for yall! can’t wait to see pictures of sweet connor!!
Congratulations and welcome to Connor! I’m glad to hear you’re both doing well. 🙂
These bars look delicious! Bookmarked on my holiday list. 🙂
Oh these look so good!
how did i NOT know you were expecting a little???? congratulation and hugs!!!
these look delish and i’m going to a cookie exchange on friday. this might me my offering. =)
Congratulations! So happy to hear that everyone is happy, healthy and well 🙂 I cannot wait to see some pics…and I cannot believe that you are already back to blogging! These bars look delish!
Congratulations!!! An early Christmas present 😀
These cookies look delish! So much peppermint and creamy goodness! Wonderful creation!
Gorgeous treats, Jessica!
Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! Can’t wait to see pix of Baby Connor!
Whoo hoo! Congrats! Welcome Baby Connor! I can’t believe you are still blogging with one newborn and one toddler and you JUST delivered baby!!! I’m so happy for you. He must brought such a big joy during this holiday season. 🙂 Congratulations again!
I’m sure these taste delicious but I have to say I’m VERY attracted to the look of these bars!
Oh my gosh, congratulations!!! Welcome Connor!! I’m so impressed that you’re still blogging through all of this. What a perfect holiday dessert, these sound amazing! And I love that there’s no chocolate involved (well, white chocolate, but I can handle that). 😉 xx
Seriously YUM! I love peppermint and white chocolate together; I’ve been making a Martha Stewart recipe like it for years. I may have to change it up and try this one instead. Thanks Jessica, you must be getting so excited!
Wow these look so pretty! and I can eat an entire plate ! Yummy!
You are a super mum, Jessica! Where do you find time to do all these yummy treats? Take care and good luck with Connor! Congratulation!
Congratulations to you all and welcome baby Connor! What a fantastic Christmas gift to your family. I had a baby Connor once upon a time. He’s almost 20 now. 🙂
I love the peppermint cream bars. I’m going to add those to my Christmas Goodie boxes. Thank you for sharing!
Oh my goodness, congratulations Jessica!! Sounds like your Christmas came early this year 🙂 Enjoy your new little bundle of joy!
OMG galletas rosadas lucen perfectas y exquisitas,hugs,cheers,hugs.
Congratulations! How in the world will you have time to keep up your blog with a newborn??? You are superwoman! 😀
This recipe looks great! I’m going to save it for next year since I’m on strike this year!
TOTALLY ready for day 2….and NEED to be eating these little lovelies!!
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So incredibly pretty and festive! I used to use condensed milk for my banofee pies when I was a chalet girl in Switzerland. You boil it in the can until it becomes toffee and pour it over bananas, graham cracker base and topped with whipped cream. Tooth numbing stuff!
I would put on way too much weight in your home with all these wonderful treats!
🙂 Mandy
MEGA congrats, girl! Now I’m DEFINITELY going to have to make these bars to celebrate!
Congratulations on your new born baby!! are you blogging from the hospital? well, this bars is simply pretty and love the pink here. You take care and have good rest!!
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Welcome Baby Conner. You must be incredibly organized and my hat goes off to you. Take care with the new baby.
Your peppermint cookies look fantastic.
Sam
Congratulations on your little prince!!!
And how timely to have such a gorgeous bar for Christmas. dear, u have to look after yourself! amazing quick post after delivery.
Congratulations! How exciting. Can’t wait to see pictures. These cookies sound amazing.
I wish I was at your house, these look amazing Jess!
Aww congrats on the new baby! These look so delicious, I may have to try this recipe this Christmas! Love your blog! New follower over here! Get Your Feast On
Just by reading the name alone makes me believe these bars taste fantastic! I can’t wait to try these out on my nieces. They’re so pretty, too.
I love peppermint desserts! I am obsessed with all the desserts you’ve posted recently… which one should I make first?!
Yay! Congratulations on baby Connor 🙂
What a great way to celebrate Christmas with the latest addition into the family!!!
Yay!!!!! Congratulations Jessica! I’m so excited for you! A house full of boys. What could be better?! I wish you much, much, much enjoyment these next few weeks of newborn-hood. It’s such a magical (even if sleepless) time! And how you are pulling off this delectable candy land with a newborn is beyond me. You are amazing girl! Many hugs and much love for you and your new little one. (And for the big brother – they are NOT to be forgotten. 😉 )
Congratulation Jessica…
Welcome baby Connor…..
I am so happy for you and your family…
Looking forward to seeing the pictures of precious boy…
Take care, will email you dear.
B/W these bars look really good…
Oh wow… I got behind on my reader and MISSED this post!!!!!!! Thank you so much for telling me, and congratulations!! I am so happy for all 3 of you, and I just cannot wait to see pictures! I’m so glad that everything went smooth… take all of the time you need (we’ll still be here) =). xoxo
Congratulations! I’m so behind on my blog reading…and look at your – blogging, birthing – you must be super worman for sure!! These are beyond fabulous cookies!! So pretty to look at as I’m sure they taste! I can’t wait to see baby pics! I hope you’re resting too!
Congrats!