Friday, December 12, 2008

Peppermint Chocolate Bars...

This one of my favorite recipes. I love peppermint..anything. My friend Eileen shared this recipe with me. She was my inspiration to put together a cookbook for my family..and then this blog. Hugs, Eileen!


Melt together over double boiler:
2 oz. semi sweet chocolate
1/2 C. butter

In bowl cream:
2 eggs
1 C. sugar

Add:
1/2 C. flour
1/2 C. slivered almonds

Mix together with chocolate mixture and mix well.
Pour into 9 in. square or 8x10 greased and floured pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
Frost with mint cream.

Mint Cream:
1 1/2 C. powdered sugar
3 Tbsp. soft butter
2 Tbsp. light cream
3/4 tsp. peppermint extract
Beat until smooth.
Drizzle with chocolate glaze.

Chocolate Glaze:
Melt over hot water:
2 oz. German chocolate
2 Tbsp. butter

Chill until firm.

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