Peppermint Bars Recipe

Name: Peppermint Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup butter; 2 eggs; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon peppermint extract; 2 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup icing sugar; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 tablespoon whipping cream, unwhipped or 1 tablespoon half-and-half cream; 1 tablespoon peppermint extract; 2 -3 drops green food coloring (optional); 4 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares (can use about 1/2 cup semi-sweet baking chips also); 3 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

½ cup butter
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon peppermint extract
2 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup icing sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon whipping cream, unwhipped or 1 tablespoon half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon peppermint extract
2 -3 drops green food coloring (optional)
4 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares (can use about 1/2 cup semi-sweet baking chips also)
3 tablespoons butter

1
For the base: set oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Grease one 9 x 9-inch or 8 x 8-inch baking pan.
3
Melt the butter and chocolate in the microwave, stirring once or twice, (careful not to burn the mixture).
4
Place the chocolate mixture in a bowl, and cool slightly.
5
Add in the eggs; beat well to combine.
6
Add in sugar, peppermint extract, flour and salt; beat well.
7
Pour into prepared baking dish.
8
Bake for 20 minutes.
9
For the middle layer: mix sugar and butter until smooth.
10
Add in the remaining ingredients; mix well until blended.
11
Spread over the warm baked base; cool until set.
12
For the topping: Melt together the chocolate and butter in the microwave; cool slightly.
13
Drizzle over second layer.

1623

kcal

Calories

Fat

183

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup butter, 2 eggs, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Peppermint 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.

Peppermint Bars

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