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Peppermint Bars from McCormick®

Name: Peppermint Bars from McCormick®
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 (21 ounce) package fudge brownie mix; 5 cups confectioners' sugar; 14 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Peppermint Extract; 0.125 teaspoon Berry color from McCormick® Color from Nature™ - Food Colors; 12 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate, coarsely chopped; 0.5 cup butter; 1 tablespoon Crushed peppermint candies or candy canes

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An extravagant dessert of a fudgy brownie layered with peppermint frosting and a rich chocolate glaze. You'll want to include this in a holiday dessert tray or package for a cookie exchange or gift basket.

Recipe by McCormick Spice

Published on November 26, 2012

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

36

Yield:

36 servings

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Ingredients

Brownie:

1 (21 ounce) package fudge brownie mix

Peppermint Filling:

5 cups confectioners' sugar
14 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Peppermint Extract
⅛ teaspoon Berry color from McCormick® Color from Nature™ - Food Colors

Chocolate Glaze:

12 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
½ cup butter
1 tablespoon Crushed peppermint candies or candy canes

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare brownie mix as directed on package. Spread in greased foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
Bake 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out almost clean. Cool in pan on wire rack.
Meanwhile, for the Filling, beat confectioners' sugar, melted butter, cream, peppermint extract and Berry color in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended and smooth. Spread evenly over cooled brownie. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
For the Glaze, microwave chocolate and remaining 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 minutes or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Spread over top of chilled brownie. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies, if desired. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

250	Calories
12g	Fat
36g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 250
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	16%
Saturated Fat 7g	34%
Cholesterol 20mg	7%
Sodium 115mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 36g	13%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 30g
Protein 2g
Calcium 3mg	0%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 3mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.