The flavors of chocolate and mint come together perfectly in these Chocolate Chip Mint Bars. Particularly for those who enjoy mint chocolate, they're a delightful treat that's simple to prepare.
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened. 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed. 1 egg. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1 cup chocolate chips. 1/2 cup green mint chocolate chips. 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves.
Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C. Grease and line a 9x9 inch 23x23 cm baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two opposite sides for easy removal later. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract, then mix until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. Fold in the chocolate chips, green mint chocolate chips, and chopped fresh mint leaves. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Place them on a cutting board and cut into squares or bars. Enjoy your delicious Chocolate Chip Mint Bars!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
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