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Peppermint Chocolate Bars

By: Christine Harrell

"I received this treasured recipe from a dear friend years ago. The frosting and topping make these thin brownies eye-catching."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
20 Min

Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 48 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter (no substitutes)
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
3 tablespoons whipping cream
TOPPING:
1 (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate
1 tablespoon butter (no substitutes)

Directions

In a microwave or double boiler, melt butter and chocolate; cool slightly. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla. Add the chocolate mixture and mix well. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture. Stir in nuts.
Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
In a mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar and extract. Add enough cream until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost cooled bars. Melt chocolate and butter; drizzle over frosting. Cut into bars.