Peppermint Bars

• 12 cup butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 12 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 2 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares
• 12 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup icing sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon whipping cream, unwhipped or 1 tablespoon half-and-half cream
• 1 tablespoon peppermint extract
• 2 -3 drops green food coloring (optional)
• 4 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares (can use about 1/2 cup semi-sweet baking chips also)
• 3 tablespoons butter

1. For the base: set oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Grease one 9 x 9-inch or 8 x 8-inch baking pan.
3. Melt the butter and chocolate in the microwave, stirring once or twice, (careful not to burn the mixture).
4. Place the chocolate mixture in a bowl, and cool slightly.
5. Add in the eggs; beat well to combine.
6. Add in sugar, peppermint extract, flour and salt; beat well.
7. Pour into prepared baking dish.
8. Bake for 20 minutes.
9. For the middle layer: mix sugar and butter until smooth.
10. Add in the remaining ingredients; mix well until blended.
11. Spread over the warm baked base; cool until set.
12. For the topping: Melt together the chocolate and butter in the microwave; cool slightly.
13. Drizzle over second layer.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/peppermint-bars-128703 (may not work)