Peppermint Cookie Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 3 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract
• 1 (8-oz) pkg. cream cheese, softened
• 6 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 2 Tbsp. milk
• 1 tsp. peppermint extract
• 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies