Chocolate Peppermint Bars

Submitted by winkki

"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."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 24-30

ingredients

• Layer 1

• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup sifted flour

• Layer 2

• 1 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
• 2 -3 tablespoons cream
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract

• Layer 3

• 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 3 tablespoons butter

directions

1. For Layer#1:

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

7. For Layer#2:

8. Cream sugar and butter together.
9. Blend in cream and extract.
10. Spread on cooled crust layer and refrigerate until chilled.

11. For Layer#3:

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

Reviews

[Karen R.]

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