Base 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed 2 large egg yolks 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 2 1/4 cups Trader Joe’s Crushed Candy Cane Joe Joe’s Topping 4 large egg whites 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon peppermint extract Preheat oven to 350̊ F. Line a 13 x 9 x 2-inch metal baking pan with parchment paper or spray it with flour added baking spray. In a small bowl combine the flour, the baking soda and the salt. Whisk to blend and set aside. In a large mixing bowl beat the butter with both sugars until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks and 1 teaspoon extract. Gradually mix in flour mixture until just blended. Pat the mixture onto the bottom of the prepared pan. Sprinkle with chips and pat lightly. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl use the whisk attachment to beat the egg whites to soft peaks. Gradually add 1 cup of granulated sugar (2 Tablespoons at-a-time) until stiff peaks form, about 4 – 6 minutes. Beat in 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract. Spread evenly over chips. Bake until top is golden brown, about 25 – 30 minutes. Remove from oven, set pan on a rack and cool completely. Cut into bars or squares of desired size. Store in refrigerator.