White Chocolate & Peppermint Blondies | Oregonian Recipes

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the pan
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 3 large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
• 2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped white chocolate
• 16 ounces cream cheese
• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 3/4 cup peppermint candies, crushed