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Chocolate Mint Treasures
 
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 65 Minutes
Servings: 48
“I love chocolate and mint together. These bars win rave reviews for taking that winning combination up a notch by using dark, milk and white chocolate.” —Sherry Johnston, Green Cove Springs, Florida
Ingredients:
first layer:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/8 teaspoon salt
second layer:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 package (7.05 ounces) after eight thin mints
drizzle:
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 ounces white baking chocolate
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan.
3. For second layer, in a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Gently spread over chocolate layer.
4. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven; top with mints. Bake 1-2 minutes or until mints begin to melt; carefully spread mints evenly over the top. Cool completely.
5. In a microwave, melt bittersweet chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Drizzle over bars; chill until set. Grate white chocolate over the top. Chill until set. Cut into triangles. Yield: 4 dozen.
By RecipeOfHealth.com