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INGREDIENTS
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3/4 c. (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the pan
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3/4 c. granulated sugar
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2/3 c. packed light brown sugar
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3 large eggs, at room temperature
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2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
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1/4 tsp. pure peppermint extract
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2 2/3 c. all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
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3/4 tsp. baking powder
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1/4 tsp. Kosher salt
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1 1/2 c. coarsely chopped white chocolate
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16 oz. cream cheese
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1 c. confectioners' sugar
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3/4 c. peppermints, crushed