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Fudgy Mint Squares Recipe

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I've had this recipe since I was in junior high school. No one can resist the fudgy brownie base, cool minty cheesecake filling and luscious chocolate glaze in these mouthwatering bars.—Heather Campbell, Lawrence, Kansas

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Fudgy Mint Squares Recipe

Prep: 25 min. + chilling Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Yield: 48 Servings

25 30 55

Ingredients

10 tablespoons butter, divided
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3 eggs
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
4 drops green food coloring, optional
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

In a microwave, melt 8 tablespoons butter and unsweetened chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a small bowl, beat 2 eggs, sugar and vanilla. Beat in chocolate mixture until blended. Gradually stir in flour.
Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until top is set.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining butter until fluffy. Add cornstarch; beat until smooth. Gradually beat in milk and remaining egg. Beat in extract and food coloring if desired.
Pour over crust. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack.
In a small heavy saucepan, combine chocolate chips and cream. Cook and stir over medium heat until chips are melted. Cool for 30 minutes or until lukewarm, stirring occasionally. Pour over cream cheese layer. Chill for 2 hours or until set before cutting. Yield: about 4 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 132 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 54 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Fudgy Mint Squares in Taste of Home October/November 2002, p31

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Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2012 by C K DeVolder

Made it for the chocolate lovers in my office a couple of years ago and they raved about it. It's simple, but looks elegant. I moved recently and misplaced my recipe, so was glad to be able to replace it.

Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2011 by marrisa_s

These were great! I disagree with peeweemow, i think just a drizzle of the ganache wouldnt be enough!

Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2011 by peeweemow

this was sooo good. only thing i would change for next time....cause there WILL be a next time... is use a drizzle of the ganash top. the recipe makes it a little too rich. but all in all it was awsome.

Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2011 by kimmik22

Josie168....by all means....yes you can! These are awsome!

Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2011 by Josie168

Could you use a boxed brownie mix as a base instead of making the bottom layer from scratch?

Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2011 by TE81

These were SO good! I used 2 tsp peppermint extract and 7 drops of food coloring to get it looking green enough, but otherwise followed the recipe exactly. Will definitely be making these again!

Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2009 by glitterchatter

Of the ten Christmas '08 sweets I made, this is the one that got the most oohs and aahs. Fabulous!