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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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My folks love these cake-like bars, so I always make them for the holidays. The chocolaty mint squares look simply scrumptious and taste even better. Ingredients:
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened |
1/4 cup butter, softened |
3/4 cup sugar |
2 eggs |
2/3 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/3 cup chopped walnuts |
1 ounce semisweet chocolate, melted |
1/2 teaspoon peppermint |
2 to 3 drops green or red food coloring, optional |
glaze: |
1 ounce semisweet chocolate |
1 tablespoon butter |
1 cup confectioners' sugar |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 to 3 tablespoons boiling water |
Directions:
1. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Transfer half of the batter to another bowl; stir in nuts and chocolate. Spread into a greased 9-in. square baking pan.
2. Stir peppermint extract and food coloring if desired into remaining batter. Spoon over chocolate layer; cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
3. In a saucepan, melt chocolate and butter. remove from the heat; stir in confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough water to achieve glaze consistency. Pour over brownies and spread evenly. Cut into bars. Yield: 2 dozen.
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