Indulge in a sweet and festive treat with these delectable Candy Cane Dessert Bars, perfect for any holiday gathering or dessert craving. These delightful bars combine the classic flavors of peppermint and chocolate in a creamy, layered dessert that is sure to impress. Each bite offers a burst of minty freshness, complemented by the richness of chocolate and the crunch of crushed candy canes. Experience the magic of the season with this irresistible dessert, featuring three variations: a no-bake version for effortless preparation, a classic baked version for a warm and comforting treat, and a gluten-free version to accommodate dietary restrictions. These Candy Cane Dessert Bars are a symphony of flavors and textures that will transport you to a winter wonderland with every bite.
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LAYERED CANDY CANE DESSERT
This fabulous dessert has the magical flavor of candy canes plus the bonus of an Oreo cookie crust. And it looks like a winter wonderland. -Dawn Kreuser, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 24 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pulse cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Add melted butter; pulse just until combined. Press onto bottom of a 13x9-in. dish. Refrigerate while preparing filling., Beat cream cheese, sugar and milk until smooth. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping and 1/2 cup crushed candies. Spread over crust., Whisk pudding mix and milk 2 minutes; spread over cream cheese layer. Spread with remaining whipped topping. Refrigerate, covered, 4 hours. Sprinkle with remaining candies just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CANDY CANE SHORTBREAD BARS
I created these bars for my daughter, who loves peppermint. The buttery shortbread texture just melts in your mouth. It's a hit wherever I take it. -Susan Ciuffreda, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides., In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and extract. Gradually beat in flour. Press evenly into prepared pan., Bake 16-19 minutes or until edges are brown. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., In a bowl, combine buttercream ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread over shortbread. Carefully spread white chocolate over top. Sprinkle with candy canes; let stand until set., Lifting with parchment, remove shortbread from pan. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE CANDY CANE BARS
To set off the sweetness there's an interesting additional ingredient: a touch of coffee in the crust. For best results, like other cheesecakes, these squares should be chilled overnight so they set completely and slice cleanly.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 9h5m
Yield about 16 (2-inch) squares
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8-inch square baking dish with foil.
- Process the chocolate wafers in a food processor with the butter, sugar, coffee, and salt until fine. Evenly press the crust into the prepared dish covering the bottom completely. Bake until the crust sets, about 15 minutes.
- For the filling: Meanwhile, heat the chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl; at 75% power until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir, and continue to heat until completely melted, up to 2 minutes more. (Alternatively; put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Bring a saucepan filled with an inch or so of water to a very slow simmer; set the bowl over, but not touching, the water, and stir occasionally until melted and smooth).
- Blend the cream cheese, sugar, and sour cream together in the food processor until smooth. Scrape down the sides, as needed. Add the eggs and pulse until just incorporated. With the food processor running, pour the chocolate into the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Pour the filling evenly over the crust. Bake until the filling puffs slightly around the edges, but is still a bit wobbly in the center, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on a rack.
- For the glaze: Put the chocolate, butter and corn syrup in a microwave safe bowl and heat at 75% until melted, about 2 minutes. Stir the ingredients together until smooth; add the sour cream. Spread the glaze evenly over the warm cake and scatter the crushed candy canes over top. Cool completely, and then refrigerate overnight.
- Cut into small bars or squares. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Store the bar covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
CANDY CANE LUSH
Our favorite layered dessert heads to the North Pole with this peppermint-loaded lush. Starting with a Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie crust and finished with a peppermint sprinkle atop billowy whipped topping, this dessert is a must-make for the holiday season.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 5h10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Make drop cookies as directed on pouch. Cool completely, at least 20 minutes.
- In food processor, process half of the cookies to coarse crumbs. Remove to large bowl. Process remaining cookies to coarse crumbs; add to bowl. Stir in 1/3 cup melted butter until well blended. In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, press cookie crumb mixture firmly in bottom. Set aside.
- In large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, scraping down side of bowl frequently. Beat in 2 cups whipped topping. Stir in 1/2 cup of the crushed candies. Spread over cookie crust.
- In medium bowl, beat dry pudding mixes and milk with whisk about 2 minutes or until thick. Spread evenly over cream cheese layer. Drop remaining whipped topping by spoonfuls over pudding layer; spread evenly. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours.
- When ready to serve, sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup crushed candies on top. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Cover and refrigerate any remaining pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g
CANDY CANE OREO COOKIES BARS
Steps:
- Beat butter and sugars until creamy, using a mixer. Add in salt, eggs and vanilla. Slowly add flour, baking soda and cocoa, until combined completely. Fold in crushed Oreos and chocolate morsels (batter will be thick). Press into a parchment paper lined 15x10x1 baking sheet. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 15- 20 minutes, until soft in center and cooked on outside (adjust according to own oven). Remove from oven (will set while cooling). While baking, heat condensed milk and butter in a small saucepan on medium heat. Stirring constantly with a whisk, add white chocolate to warm milk mixture. Remove from heat and stir until smooth (about 2 minutes). Pour over cooked cookie bars and sprinkle immediately with crushed candy canes. Allow to set (about 30 minutes). Cut and enjoy!
CANDY CANE DESSERT BARS
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Finely crush crackers (should have about 1 3/4 cups crumbs). In small bowl stir together crackers and granulated sugar. Add butter. Toss until combined. Press onto bottom of 13 x 9 x 2-inch dish. Refrigerate until needed.2. In small saucepan combine chocolate morsels and 3/4 cup cream. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Pour over graham layer. Refrigerate until needed.3. In large mixing bowl beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, peppermint extract and vanilla until fluffy. Beat in food coloring, if desired.4. Gradually add 1 cup whipping cream to cream cheese mixture, beating on high speed until fluffy. Fold in crushed candies. Spread over chocolate layer. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.5. Cut into squares. Top each square with candy cane, if desired. Store in refrigerator.*NOTE: Each cracker sheet measures about 5 x 2-inches and is scored into 4 pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
CANDY CANE COOKIES
These red and white striped Candy Cane Cookies have been completing Christmas cookie trays for years-since 1963 to be exact-and this version is based on the classic recipe from Betty's Cooky Book, so you know it's the real deal. If you're new to this cookie, we can promise that baking a batch of peppermint candy cane cookies will make for wonderful holiday memories. Twist together red and white cookie dough ropes and turn them into cute-as-can-be candy cane shapes and sprinkle crushed peppermint candy on top to deliver tastes-like-Christmas flavor. With a yield of 54 servings, our Candy Cane Cookie recipe is perfect for giving as gifts (or reserve for household snacking).
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 6h
Yield 54
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Stir together 1 cup sugar, the butter, milk, vanilla, peppermint extract and egg in large bowl. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Divide dough in half. Stir food color into 1 half. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Stir together peppermint candy and 2 tablespoon sugar; set aside.
- For each candy cane, shape 1 rounded teaspoon dough from each half into 4-inch rope by rolling back and forth on floured surface. Place 1 red and white rope side by side; press together lightly and twist. Place on ungreased cookie sheet; curve top of cookie down to form handle of cane.
- Bake 9 to 12 minutes or until set and very light brown. Immediately sprinkle candy mixture over cookies. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 45 mg
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing.
- Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in tough bars.
- Bake the bars until they are set in the center, but not overbaked.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting and serving.
- For a more festive presentation, decorate the bars with crushed candy canes or sprinkles.
- Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Candy cane dessert bars are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for Christmas parties and gatherings. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With their rich and creamy filling, sweet candy cane flavor, and festive appearance, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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