Easy Minty York Patty Cookie Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (226 g)
• 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
• 1 cup packed brown sugar (220 g)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (10 ml)
• 3 cups all-purpose flour (360 g)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder (5 g)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda (5 g)
• ½ teaspoon salt (3 g)
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract (5 ml)
• 8-10 York Peppermint Patties, chopped (optional for topping)
• ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (90 g)