Jolly Festive Peppermint Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe for Holidays - Dave's Grill

Ingredients

• 2 ¾ cups (350 g / 12.35 oz) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (225 g / 8 oz) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (200 g / 7.05 oz) granulated sugar
• ½ cup (100 g / 3.5 oz) powdered sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp peppermint extract
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup (115 g / 4 oz) unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups (375 g / 13.23 oz) powdered sugar
• 2 tbsps heavy cream (or milk)
• 12 drops red food coloring (optional, for a festive pink hue)
• ¼ cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies