Chocolate-Peppermint Bars

Health score
32%
Chocolate-Peppermint Bars
160 min.
1
3889kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with a delightful treat that captures the essence of the holiday season: Chocolate-Peppermint Bars. These luscious bars combine the rich, velvety flavor of dark chocolate with the refreshing zing of peppermint, creating a delightful contrast that will leave you craving more. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy afternoon snack or a festive dessert at dinner parties, these bars are sure to impress your family and friends.

The preparation process is a joyous experience, starting with the creamy texture of whipped butter complemented by fragrant vanilla and almond extracts. As you mix in the dry ingredients, the anticipation builds, leading to the fun of rolling out the dough and cutting it into perfectly shaped bars. The aroma that fills your kitchen as they bake is nothing short of heavenly, enticing everyone to gather around.

But the real magic happens when you drizzle the melted dark chocolate over these bars and sprinkle them with crushed peppermint candies, transforming them into a visual and culinary masterpiece. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by a smooth finish, making these bars a popular choice for dessert lovers. Plus, they're easy to store, ensuring that you can savor these treats for days to come. Treat yourself to this sumptuous recipe, and let the combination of chocolate and peppermint transport you to a world of sweet bliss!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract 
  • 0.3 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • cup butter softened
  • 0.8 cup chocolate chips dark
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 12  peppermint candies hard crushed
  • 0.8 cup powdered sugar 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 
  • serving turtle beans 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • wax paper
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until smooth. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts until blended.
  2. Stir together flour and next 2 ingredients. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating at low speed until blended.
  3. Divide dough in half; flatten each into a disk.
  4. Roll each disk to 1/4-inch thickness between 2 sheets of wax paper.
  5. Transfer dough, in wax paper, to a baking sheet; chill 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 35
  7. Working with 1 portion of dough at a time, remove top wax paper; cut into 2 1/2- x 3/4-inch rectangles, rerolling dough scraps once.
  8. Place 1 inch apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
  9. Bake at 350 for 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute; transfer to wire racks. Cool completely.
  10. Microwave dark chocolate morsels in a microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 1 1/2 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring every 30 seconds.
  11. Drizzle over cookies.
  12. Sprinkle crushed hard peppermint candies over cookies.
  13. Let stand until firm. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts

Calories3889kcal
Protein4%
Fat53.16%
Carbs42.84%

Properties

Glycemic Index
311
Glycemic Load
178.09
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
50.752174061278%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:3889.38kcal
194.47%
Fat:228.95g
352.22%
Saturated Fat:156.22g
976.35%
Carbohydrates:415.11g
138.37%
Net Carbohydrates:403.21g
146.62%
Sugar:176.67g
196.3%
Cholesterol:489.4mg
163.13%
Sodium:2008.51mg
87.33%
Alcohol:3.44g
100%
Alcohol %:0.56%
100%
Protein:38.78g
77.57%
Vitamin B1:2.11mg
140.66%
Selenium:94.58µg
135.12%
Folate:493.66µg
123.42%
Vitamin A:5686.23IU
113.72%
Manganese:1.92mg
96.07%
Vitamin B2:1.58mg
92.89%
Vitamin B3:16.3mg
81.51%
Iron:13.58mg
75.43%
Calcium:562.42mg
56.24%
Phosphorus:517.47mg
51.75%
Vitamin E:7.54mg
50.24%
Fiber:11.9g
47.59%
Zinc:6.74mg
44.96%
Potassium:1195.48mg
34.16%
Copper:0.62mg
31.08%
Magnesium:109.89mg
27.47%
Vitamin K:27.03µg
25.75%
Vitamin B5:2.36mg
23.61%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.75%
Vitamin B12:0.76µg
12.73%
Vitamin C:0.88mg
1.07%
Source:My Recipes