Best Minty Cream Cheese Bars Recipes

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MINTY CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE BARS



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I always looked forward to my grandma's gooey bars when I was growing up. This chocolate version includes mint, which is one of my favorite flavor add-ins. -Jill Lutz, Baldwin, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature, divided use
1 package (10 ounces) Andes creme de menthe baking chips, divided
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat cake mix, butter, extracts and 2 eggs until blended. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup baking chips., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Add remaining eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour over chocolate layer, spreading evenly; sprinkle with remaining baking chips., Bake 30-35 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MINTY CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE BARS



Minty Chocolate Cream Cheese Bars image

I always looked forward to my grandma's gooey bars when I was growing up. This chocolate version includes mint, which is one of my favorite flavor add-ins. -Jill Lutz, Baldwin, Wisconsin

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature, divided use
1 package (10 ounces) Andes creme de menthe baking chips, divided
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat cake mix, butter, extracts and 2 eggs until blended. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup baking chips., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Add remaining eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour over chocolate layer, spreading evenly; sprinkle with remaining baking chips., Bake 30-35 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

MINTY CREAM CHEESE BARS



Minty Cream Cheese Bars image

You're going to love the way chocolate and mint come together in these easy, creamy bars. They're sure to be family favorites! -Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
3/4 teaspoon mint extract
2 cups crushed Oreo cookies (about 20 cookies)
2 cups chopped walnuts
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons cold brewed coffee
1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in extract until smooth. Stir in cookie crumbs and walnuts (mixture will be very moist). , Set aside 2 cups for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom of an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in coffee. Gradually add flour just until combined. , Spread over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake for 25-27 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts :

MINTY CREAM CHEESE BARS



Minty Cream Cheese Bars image

You're going to love the way chocolate and mint come together in these easy, creamy bars. They're sure to be family favorites! -Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
3/4 teaspoon mint extract
2 cups crushed Oreo cookies (about 20 cookies)
2 cups chopped walnuts
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons cold brewed coffee
1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in extract until smooth. Stir in cookie crumbs and walnuts (mixture will be very moist)., Set aside 2 cups for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom of an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in coffee. Gradually add flour just until combined., Spread over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake for 25-27 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

MINTY CREAM CHEESE BARS RECIPE



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How to make Minty Cream Cheese Bars Recipe

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 21

•2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
•6 tabcups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
•6 tablespoons butter, cubed
•3/4 teaspoon mint extract
•2 cups crushed Oreo cookies (about 20 cookies)
•2 cups chopped walnuts
•2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
•1/2 cup sugar
•4 eggs
•2 tablespoons cold brewed coffee
•1/4 cup all-purpose flour
lespoons butter, cubed
•3/4 teaspoon mint extract
•2 cups crushed Oreo cookies (about 20 cookies)
•2 cups chopped walnuts
•2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
•1/2 cup sugar
•4 eggs
•2 tablespoons cold brewed coffee
•1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Directions

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in extract until smooth. Stir in cookie crumbs and walnuts (mixture will be very moist).
  • Set aside 2 cups for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom of an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in coffee. Gradually add flour just until combined.
  • Spread over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake for 25-27 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen.

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