Peppermint Buttercream Bars Recipe

Name: Peppermint Buttercream Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup sugar; ¾ cup butter, softened; 1 tablespoon whipping cream; 1 ½ cups flour; ½ cup chopped walnuts; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon peppermint extract; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 4 cups powdered sugar; ¼ cup butter, softened; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon peppermint extract; 4 tablespoons whipping cream

Servings: persons

¾ cup sugar
¾ cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon whipping cream
1 ½ cups flour
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon peppermint extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 cups powdered sugar
¼ cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon peppermint extract
4 tablespoons whipping cream

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In small mixer bowl combine sugar, 3/4 cup butter and 1 tablespoon cream.
3
Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until light and fluffy (1 minute).
4
By hand, stir in all remaining crust ingredients except chocolate chips.
5
Press on bottom of 13x9-inch baking pan.
6
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
7
Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
8
Let stand 2 minutes; spread over crust.
9
Cool 20 minutes.
10
Meanwhile, in large mixer bowl combine powdered sugar, 1/4 cup butter, cream cheese, salt and peppermint extract flavoring.
11
Beat at medium speed, gradually adding enough whipping cream to reach desired consistency and scraping bowl often, until smooth (1 to 2 minutes).
12
Spread over cooled chocolate layer.
13
Refrigerate until firm (at least 1 hour) cut into bars.
14
Store refrigerated.

1646

kcal

Calories

Fat

222

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: ¾ cup sugar, ¾ cup butter, softened, 1 tablespoon whipping cream, 1 ½ cups flour, and more.

Yes, Peppermint Buttercream 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 Buttercream Bars

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