PEPPERMINT TRUFFLE BARS

Peppermint Truffle Bars image

These truffles are one of the greatest candies I have ever tasted. They will disappear as fast as you make them.-Alysha Braun, St Catharines, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 teaspoon plus 3/4 cup cold butter
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
FILLING:
16 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
4 eggs
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon peppermint extract

Steps:

Line a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan with foil; grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter. In a large bowl, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar and salt. Add vanilla and remaining butter; cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Pat into prepared pan. , Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a large saucepan, combine the chocolate, milk and butter. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth; set aside., In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and lemon-colored. Beat in extract and chocolate mixture. Pour over crust. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., Refrigerate overnight. Using foil, lift bars out of pan; cut into triangles. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.