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Peppermint Chocolate Bars

I received this treasured recipe from a dear friend years ago. The frosting and topping make these thin brownies eye-catching.

48 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.
Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for
16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes
out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
In a small bowl, cream butter, sugar and extract until light and

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Peppermint Chocolate Bars (continued)

Directions (continued)

fluffy. Add enough cream until frosting reaches spreading
consistency. Frost cooled bars. Melt chocolate and butter; drizzle
over frosting. Cut into bars. Yield: 4 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 89 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 59 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.