Peppermint Layered Chocolate Bars

By marmar

Ingredients

• Crust:
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup cocoa
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1 cup coconut
• 1/2 cup nuts, chopped
• Filling:
• 1/2 cup margarine, softened
• 2 cups powered sugar
• 2 tbsp. milk
• 1 tsp. peppermint extract
• 3 drops red food coloring
• Frosting:
• 6 oz. semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 tbsp. milk

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

In a 2 quart saucepan, combine margarine, sugar, cocoa, egg, and vanilla. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until margarine is melted and mixture is smooth (1 - 2 minutes)). Stir in remaining crust ingredients. Press into 9" x 13" pan. Chill 15 minutes.

In a 1 quart pan, combine shocolate pieces and milk. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted. Spread evenly over bars. Cover, chill for 2 - 3 hours. Cut into bars.