CHOCOLATE MINT NANAIMO BARS

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These bars are a tasty dessert or snack to have. Cut them in small pieces and serve them right after dinner for a tasty little treat!

Provided by Francine Lizotte

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 19

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Ingredients

BOTTOM LAYER
1 c dark chocolate chips
1/2 c butter
1 1/4 c graham cracker crumbs
1 c sweetened coconut flakes
1/2 c walnuts, finely chopped (substitute pecans)
PEPPERMINT FILLING
1 1/2 c powdered sugar, sifted
1/4 c unsalted butter, soften
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp pure peppermint extract
1/8 tsp ground himalayan sea salt
2 Tbsp milk
1 Tbsp natural green food coloring, or more until color is reached (substitute matcha or commercial food-dye)
TOP LAYER
3/4 c dark chocolate chips
1/4 c mint chocolate chips
3 Tbsp butter
1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Steps:

1. Lightly grease 8 x 8 dish and set aside. In the top of a double boiler, melt chocolate chips with butter into smooth. Remove from the heat and add graham crumbs, coconut flakes and walnuts; stir until well blended. Transfer mixture to prepared dish, pressing down to the bottom. Chill bottom layer for 30 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, combine sugar, butter, cornstarch, peppermint extract, sea salt, milk and food coloring. Beat ingredients until smooth. Add more natural green food coloring until desired color; process until completely combined. Spread evenly over the cooled base and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. In the top of a bain-marie, add dark chocolate chips & mint chocolate &, butter and vanilla extract. Stir until mixture is melted and smooth - DON'T make it hot. Spread evenly topping over mint layer. Cool for about 15 minutes and cut into squares. Makes 12 bars
4. To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJYoqgAnMm8

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