Peppermint Chocolate Bars Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup butter
2 oz unsweetened chocolate
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
frosting:
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tsp peppermint extract
3 to 4 tbsp heavy whipping cream
topping:
1 oz unsweetened chocolate
1 tbsp 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 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	127.24 Kcal (533 kJ)
Calories from fat	57.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.43g	10%
Cholesterol	16.79mg	6%
Sodium	28.13mg	1%
Potassium	36.01mg	1%
Total Carbs	17.42g	6%
Sugars	12.23g	49%
Dietary Fiber	0.54g	2%
Protein	1.09g	2%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	5.6mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	408.46 Kcal (1710 kJ)
Calories from fat	185.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.65g	10%
Cholesterol	53.91mg	6%
Sodium	90.29mg	1%
Potassium	115.6mg	1%
Total Carbs	55.91g	6%
Sugars	39.27g	49%
Dietary Fiber	1.74g	2%
Protein	3.51g	2%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	1%
Iron	0.6mg	1%
Calcium	17.8mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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