Ingredients
1/2 cup butter2 ounces unsweetened chocolate2 large eggs1 cup sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnutsFROSTING:1/4 cup butter, softened2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon peppermint extract3 to 4 tablespoons heavy whipping creamTOPPING:1 ounce unsweetened chocolate1 tablespoon butter
Preparation
In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla. Add the chocolate mixture and mix well. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture. Stir in nuts.
Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
In a small bowl, cream butter, sugar and extract until light and fluffy. Add enough cream until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost cooled bars. Melt chocolate and butter; drizzle over frosting. Cut into bars.
