Peppermint Bars from McCormick Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 36

Yield: 36 servings

Peppermint Bars from McCormick Recipe

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

⅛ teaspoon Berry color from McCormick® Color from Nature™ - Food Colors

12 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate

coarsely chopped

½ cup butter

1 tablespoon Crushed peppermint candies or candy canes

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare brownie mix as directed on package. Spread in greased foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan.

Step 2

Bake 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out almost clean. Cool in pan on wire rack.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Nutritional Information

Peppermint Bars from McCormick Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:36

Calories: 250.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.7g 3%

Carbohydrates: 36g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 5%

Sugars: 30.3g

Fat: 12.2g 19%

Saturated Fat: 6.8g 34%

Cholesterol: 20.2mg 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 228.9IU 5%

Folate: 0.3mcg

Calcium: 2.8mg

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 0.2mg

Potassium: 3.1mg

Sodium: 114.8mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 109.8

*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.