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Mint Swirl Bars

My folks love these cake-like bars, so I always make them for the holidays. The chocolaty mint squares look simply scrumptious and taste even better.

24 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.

Ingredients

1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
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
GLAZE:
1 ounce semisweet chocolate
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons boiling water

Directions

In a bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and sugar. Add eggs, one 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.
Stir peppermint extract and food coloring if desired into remaining

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Mint Swirl Bars (continued)

Directions (continued)

batter. Spoon over chocolate layer; cut through batter with a knife
to swirl. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick
inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
In a saucepan, melt chocolate and butter. remove from the heat; stir
in confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough water to achieve glaze
consistency. Pour over brownies and spread evenly. Cut into bars.
Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 119 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 98 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.