My CANDY CANE NEIMAN MARCUS BARS are some of my very favorite no matter the season. But come Christmas time? They are extra, extra perfect.
All of my kiddos like these, but Kensington really, really loves them (she loves any peppermint dessert). We’ve made them three times over the last month including for Thanksgiving Day.
These bars are easy, festive, can be made in advance, and oh so delish.
You should totally try them this holiday season.
Enjoy! xx
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Candy Cane Neiman Marcus Bars
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My CANDY CANE NEIMAN MARCUS BARS are some of my very favorite no matter the season. But come Christmas time? They are extra, extra perfect. These bars are easy, festive, can be made in advance, and oh so delish. You should totally try them this holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 1 box of white cake mix
- 4 eggs
- 1 stick melted butter
- 3 teaspoons peppermint extract, divided
- 1 box of powdered sugar (about 4 cups)
- 8 oz package of cream cheese, softened
- red food coloring
- 1/2 cup peppermint crunch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease a 9×12 inch pan.
- In bowl, combine cake mix, 2 eggs and melted butter. Stir in 2 teaspoons of peppermint extract.
- Spread this mixture in the bottom of pan.
- In a second bowl, beat with electric mixer, powdered sugar, 2 more eggs and cream cheese until smooth. Add in remaining one teaspoon of peppermint extract and red food coloring until batter reaches desired color. Then, stir in peppermint crunch.
- Spread this mixture on top of the first layer in your pan.
- Bake 35-40 minutes until edges are brown and center set (it will still be slightly wobbly in the middle).
- Cool on counter 30 minutes, then refrigerate 2 hours up to 2 days.
Suzy says
May I ask what is “peppermint crunch”? Crushed candy canes?
Mix and Match Mama says
You can find it during the holiday season at almost all grocery stores (or Amazon). It’s from Andes and typically with all of the seasonal baking items. That being said, you could certainly crunch up candy canes too!
Nikki Merritt says
I’ve got to try these!!!
Lois says
Can the Neiman Marcus candy cane bars be made ahead & frozen until serving day?
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes! They thaw beautifully!
Amber says
I’m so glad you posted these, I am going to make them for my book club on Friday!
Mix and Match Mama says
You will LOVE them!
Mary says
Do you make them gluten free for Kensington?
Mix and Match Mama says
I did when we were a g-free family. We’re aren’t gluten-free any longer.