Chocolate Mint Bars
By
Linda Morris, Dallas, TX; Shari Fooshe, Nashville, TN
Sliced almonds and flaked coconut add a crisp savory flavor to this sweet mint dessert.
Preparation time
45 minutes
Cooking time
10 minutes
Total time
55 minutes
Yield
24 Servings
Ingredients
1⁄2 cup vegetable shortening 2⁄3 cup granulated sugar 1⁄4 cup cocoa powder 1 egg 1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1⁄2 cups flaked coconut 1 cup almonds (sliced) 3⁄4 cup mint chips 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon peppermint or mint extractInstructions
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°F
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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