Chocolate Mint Bars

Submitted by United Church of God on Wed, 2011-07-20 08:35
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Description

Sliced almonds and flaked coconut add a crisp savory flavor to this sweet mint dessert.

Summary

Yield
Servings
Source

Linda Morris, Dallas, TX; Shari Fooshe, Nashville, TN

Prep time45 minutes

Ingredients

1⁄2Cupvegetable shortening
2⁄3Cupgranulated sugar
1⁄4Cupcocoa powder
1 egg
1 1⁄4Cupall-purpose flour
1 1⁄2Cupflaked coconut
1Cupalmonds (sliced)
3⁄4Cupmint chips
1Cansweetened condensed milk
1Teaspoonpeppermint or mint extract

Instructions

Chocolate Base:

Cream together shortening, sugar, cocoa, and egg. Stir in flour and mix well. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake for 10 minutes at 350°

Mint Topping:

While base is cooking, combine coconut, almonds, and mint chips. Sprinkle this mixture over the chocolate base immediately upon removal from the oven. In a separate bowl, mix the condensed milk and mint extract. Pour evenly over the coconut mixture. Bake again for 20-25 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting.

 

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