lathrop (05/13/83)
I don't really like peppermint, but these are good:
Chocolate Peppermint Sticks
Melt together in small pan over low heat:
1/2 C. (1 stick) butter
2 squares (1 oz) unsweetened chocolate
In large mixing bowl, beat till frothy:
2 eggs
Beat in as listed:
1 C sugar
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
chocolate mixture
1/2 C flour
1/2 C finely chopped walnuts
Spread batter in well greased and floured 9x13-inch pan and
bake in a 350 F oven for exactly 20 mins.
Remove from oven and cool half an hour before frosting with:
3 Tbsp. butter, softened
1 1/2 C powdered sugar
2 Tbsp milk
1 tsp peppermint extract
8 drops green coloring
Chill pan about 5 mins before spreading over top a glaze of:
1 1/4 Tbsp melted butter
1 1/2 squares unsweetened chocolate
Chill till firmly set and cut into 27 sticks.