Mint Swirl Bars

Name: Mint Swirl Bars
Ingredients: 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 2/3 cup 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; 1 ounce semisweet chocolate; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 to 3 tablespoons boiling water

16 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup 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
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 1 egg 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° until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
3

In a saucepan, melt chocolate and butter. Remove from heat; stir in confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough water to achieve glaze consistency. Pour over brownies and spread evenly. Cut into bars.