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Peppermint Bars

Servings 36
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

Brownies:

  • 1 family-size package fudge brownie mix

Peppermint Filling:

  • 5 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 14 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick Pure Peppermint Extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon McCormick Food Color & Egg Dye Red

Chocolate Glaze:

  • 12 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick butter
  • crushed peppermint candies optional

Instructions

  • To make Brownies: Heat oven to 350° F. Prepare brownie mix according to package instructions. Spread on greased, foil-lined, 15-by-10-by-1-inch baking pan.
  • Bake 15 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out almost clean. Cool in pan on wire rack.
  • To make Peppermint Filling: In large bowl, using electric mixer on medium speed, beat confectioners’ sugar, melted butter, cream, peppermint extract and food coloring until well blended and smooth. Spread evenly over cooled brownies. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • To make Chocolate Glaze: In large, microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate and butter on high 2 minutes, until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Spread over top of chilled brownies. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies, if desired. Cut into bars.
Keyword: christmas, holiday