Description
These Peppermint Gooey Bars are the ultimate holiday treat — rich, chocolatey, and packed with festive peppermint flavor! Made with cake mix, peppermint baking chips, chocolate, and sweetened condensed milk, they’re soft, gooey, and incredibly easy to make. Perfect for cookie trays, parties, or gifting!
Ingredients
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1 (approx. 15 oz) box chocolate cake mix
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½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
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1 large egg
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½ cup (85g) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
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1 cup Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips
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½ cup (118ml) sweetened condensed milk
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⅓ cup coarsely crushed candy canes (about 10 minis, optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper or foil and lightly grease it. -
Prepare base layer:
In a medium bowl, mix together the chocolate cake mix, softened butter, and egg until a thick dough forms. -
Press and layer:
Press about two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan. Sprinkle evenly with chocolate chips and Andes peppermint baking chips. -
Add condensed milk:
Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the chips layer. -
Top and finish:
Crumble the remaining dough over the top. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes if using. -
Bake:
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is just slightly jiggly. -
Cool completely:
Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting. For best results, chill before slicing.
Notes
These bars slice best when chilled for 1–2 hours after baking.
You can substitute white chocolate chips or use all semi-sweet chocolate for variation.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Bars, Holiday Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: peppermint gooey bars, chocolate peppermint bars, holiday bars, easy Christmas dessert, Andes peppermint bars