Chocolate Espresso Mint Bars |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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The rich taste of chololate with espresso layered with peppermint filling and topped with unsweetened chocolate is mouthwatering. Prep time does not include cooling down period. Ingredients:
3 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares |
3/4 cup butter |
3 eggs, beaten |
3/4 cup all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar |
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1 -2 teaspoon espresso powder (up to 1 tbsp) |
1/2 cup walnuts (optional) or 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional) |
3 tablespoons butter |
1 1/2 teaspoons cream, add more to make easier to spread if needed |
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar |
1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract |
3 drops green food coloring |
2 tablespoons butter |
2 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares |
Directions:
1. Brownies-.
2. Melt the chocolate and butter either in the microwave or on low in small pot. Let cool.
3. Preheat oven to 350.
4. Once cool - add eggs, flour, salt, sugar, vanilla, espresso powder, optional nuts.
5. Spread into a greased 9 X 13 pan and bake for 20 minutes. Let cool.
6. Filling-.
7. Once the brownies are cooled mix butter, cream, powdered sugar, extract, and food coloring.
8. pour onto the cooled brownies and place in the refridgerator for an hour.
9. Topping-.
10. Melt butter and chocolate spread over the green filling. Allow to harden a bit.
11. Cut and serve.
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