Mint Nanaimo Bars Recipe

Name: Mint Nanaimo Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 cup mint chocolate chips; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 egg; 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/4 cup butter; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 drop green food coloring, or as needed; 1 cup mint chocolate chips; 1/4 cup butter

Servings: persons

1 cup mint chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 drop green food coloring, or as needed
1 cup mint chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter

1
Melt 1 cup of mint chocolate chips and 1/4 cup of butter in the top of a double boiler over hot water, stirring to melt the chips and butter together into a smooth mixture. Remove from heat, and beat in 1/4 cup of confectioners' sugar and egg; beat well. Stir in graham cracker crumbs until well combined, and press the mixture into an 8x8-inch dish. Chill the crust in refrigerator for about 1 hour.
2
In a mixing bowl, beat 1/4 cup of butter, 2 cups of confectioners' sugar, and milk with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. Beat in green food coloring, 1 drop at a time, until filling reaches the desired color. Spread the filling over the chilled crust, and return to refrigerator for 30 minutes.
3
Melt 1 cup of mint chocolate chips with 1/4 cup of butter in the top of a double boiler over hot water, stirring until the mixture is warm (not hot), smooth, and spreadable. Spread the topping in an even layer over the filling, and return the dish to the refrigerator. Chill until the topping is firm but not hard, about 15 minutes, cut into squares, and return to refrigerator for about 15 more minutes. Serve cold.

1392

kcal

Calories

Fat

166

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup mint chocolate chips, 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Mint Nanaimo Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mint Nanaimo Bars

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