Peppermint Mocha Cookie Bars Recipe for the Holidays

Ingredients

• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (42 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
• 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (213 g) packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 cup (170 g) white chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup (128 g) white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
• 1 teaspoon neutral oil
• 1/2 cup (60 g) crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
• 2 tablespoons red and green sprinkles, optional