St. Patrick’s Day Mint Chocolate Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe | Mountaintop Kitchen

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate bars

Dark chocolate has less sugar, and chocolate bars can be more affordable.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia powder

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories while granulated sugar is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, and water can be used to thin frosting.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare a 9x13 inch baking tin by lining it with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang to use as a sling later.

In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat for 2-4 minutes until fluffy.

Add 1 egg, 1/4 cup sour cream, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two stages, mixing on low speed to avoid overmixing.

Once combined, scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix until no flour or cocoa is visible, forming a cookie dough.

Scoop the cookie dough into the prepared baking tin and spread it evenly, pressing it into the edges with clean hands or a spatula.

Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes, or until set.

While the cookie base is baking, prepare the frosting by beating softened butter until fluffy, about 4 minutes.

Add 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to the milk and mix.

Slowly add the milk to the butter while mixing, scraping down the sides as needed.

Gradually add in powdered sugar, starting with half, and mix until combined, adjusting with more powdered sugar for a spreadable consistency.

Add green food coloring to the frosting until desired color is achieved.

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