Peppermint Chocolate Bars |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 48 |
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I received this treasured recipe from a dear friend years ago. The frosting and topping make these thin brownies eye-catching. Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter |
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate |
2 eggs |
1 cup sugar |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1/2 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts |
frosting: |
1/4 cup butter, softened |
2 cups confectioners' sugar |
1 teaspoon peppermint extract |
3 to 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream |
topping: |
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate |
1 tablespoon butter |
Directions:
1. In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Meanwhile, in a large 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.
2. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
3. In a small bowl, cream butter, sugar and extract until light and fluffy. Add enough cream until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost cooled bars. Melt chocolate and butter; drizzle over frosting. Cut into bars. Yield: 4 dozen.
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