Candy Cane Sugar Cookie Bars

You will need:

1. 1 cup butter, softened
2. 1-1/2 cups sugar
3. 2 large eggs
4. 1 teaspoon vanilla
5. 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
6. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
7. 1/2 teaspoon salt
8. 1-1/2 cups finely chopped Hershey's Candy Cane mint KISSES, divided

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with foil, then spray foil lightly with non-stick spray. Set aside.
2. Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until combined. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until well mixed.
3. In a separate medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture until just combined. Stir in one cup of the chopped candy cane KISSES.
4. Press dough evenly into the pan.
5. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until edges are light golden-brown. Cool completely before frosting.

Frosting:

1. 1/2 cup butter, softened
2. 4 cups powdered sugar
3. 1/4 cup milk
4. 1 teaspoon vanilla
5. 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, beat together butter, 2 cups of powdered sugar and milk until combined. Slowly add in the remaining two cups of powdered sugar until combined. Add the vanilla and salt. Beat until creamy and no lumps remain.
2. Frost cookie bars. Sprinkle the remaining chopped Candy Cane KISSES evenly over frosting. Cut into bars and serve!