Peppermint Chocolate Bars

• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 3 to 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
• 1 tablespoon butter

1. 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.
2. Spread into a greased
3. . Bake at 350u0b0 for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
4. 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. Cut into bars.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/peppermint-chocolate-bars/ (may not work)