Chocolate Peppermint Bars

"Chocolate and peppermint -- a classic combination! The smooth chocolate top layer hides two more yummy layers underneath: a chocolate crust and creamy peppermint filling. You can also tint the mint layer green (or red, I suppose, for Christmas, though I think green is prettier and 'mintier.' Originally from the Colorado Cache cookbook, these bars are great for the holidays or anytime. Prep time does not include assorted chilling periods."
 
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photo by Karen R. photo by Karen R.
photo by Karen R.
Ready In:
55mins
Ingredients:
11
Serves:
24
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ingredients

  • Layer 1

  • 56.69 g unsweetened chocolate
  • 118.29 ml butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 236.59 ml sugar
  • 118.29 ml sifted flour
  • Layer 2

  • 354.88 ml powdered sugar
  • 44.37 ml butter or 44.37 ml margarine
  • 29.58-44.37 ml cream
  • 4.92 ml peppermint extract
  • Layer 3

  • 85.04 g unsweetened chocolate
  • 44.37 ml butter
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directions

  • For Layer#1:

  • Melt chocolate and butter, stirring frequently.
  • Cream eggs and sugar; add flour and chocolate mixture.
  • Mix well and spread in 8x8 pan.
  • Bake at 350F for 20 min; turn oven off and bake 5 min more.
  • Let cool.
  • For Layer#2:

  • Cream sugar and butter together.
  • Blend in cream and extract.
  • Spread on cooled crust layer and refrigerate until chilled.
  • For Layer#3:

  • Melt chocolate and butter together; pour over peppermint layer.
  • Chill& cut into small squares (this is rich!).

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Reviews

  1. I love these! I remember having them as a kid. To cut down on the richness (if desired) halve the chocolate topping layer ingredients.
     
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