Zutaten für Peppermint Bars
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- unsweetened chocolate squares
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- whipping cream
- green food coloring
- 10 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
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Zubereitung von Peppermint Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
- **Crust:** In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter and 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips. Stir until smooth.
- Let the chocolate mixture cool slightly.
- Whisk in 2 large eggs until well combined.
- Add 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon peppermint extract, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes, or until edges are set.
- **Peppermint Filling:** In a medium bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter and 1 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 1/2 cup crushed candy canes and 1 teaspoon peppermint extract. Mix until well combined.
- Spread the peppermint filling evenly over the warm crust.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until the filling is set.
- **Chocolate Drizzle:** Melt 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the set peppermint filling.
- Refrigerate for an additional 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
76g
Fat
36g
Carbs
7g
