Peppermint 'n Chocolate Bars

Refreshing peppermint complements chocolate in these easy-to-make bars.

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25 min

Prep Time

02 hrs 55 min

Total Time

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Ingredients

Crust

³/₄ cup Land O Lakes® Butter

¹/₂ cup sugar

¹/₃ cup unsweetened cocoa

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

¹/₂ cup chopped nuts

Filling

2 cups powdered sugar

¹/₂ cup Land O Lakes® Butter, softened

2 tablespoons milk

1 teaspoon peppermint extract

3 drops green or red food color, if desired

Glaze

¹/₃ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 teaspoon vegetable oil

How to make

STEP 1

Combine 3/4 cup butter, sugar, cocoa, and vanilla in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until butter is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in all remaining crust ingredients. Press mixture firmly onto bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan. Refrigerate 15-20 minutes or until firm.
STEP 2

Combine all filling ingredients in small bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until smooth. Spread filling evenly over crust; refrigerate 15 minutes.
STEP 3

Melt chocolate chips and oil in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Drizzle over bars. Cover; refrigerate 2-3 hours or until firm. Cut into bars. Store refrigerated.