Peppermint Chocolate Bars
Peppermint Chocolate Bars might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 48. This recipe covers 1% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Watching your figure? This vegetarian recipe has 59 calories, 1g of protein, and 2g of fat per serving. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Christmas. A mixture of chocolate, confectioners' sugar, eggs, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 40 minutes.
Instructions
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.