Peppermint Chocolate Bars

Name: Peppermint Chocolate Bars
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate; 2 large 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; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon peppermint extract; 3 to 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate; 1 tablespoon butter

14 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
2 large 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
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
3 to 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
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
3

. Bake at 350° for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
4

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.