Description
Sweet craving meets ultimate indulgence with mint magic bars, combining rich chocolate and cool mint in a heavenly dessert. Creamy layers of graham cracker crust, chocolate chips, and condensed milk create a sinful treat you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Mint Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup Andes mint baking chips
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by setting the oven temperature to 350F (175C). Create a non-stick surface by lining a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper or applying a light grease coating.
- Pulverize chocolate cookies into fine crumbs and blend thoroughly with melted butter until the mixture achieves a consistent texture. Compress the mixture firmly and evenly across the pan’s bottom, establishing a solid foundational crust.
- Distribute chocolate chips, mint chips, coconut flakes, and optional nuts in uniform layers directly atop the prepared crust, ensuring complete and balanced coverage.
- Combine sweetened condensed milk with peppermint extract in a separate container. Optional: Introduce a subtle hint of green by adding a minimal amount of food coloring to create visual appeal.
- Delicately pour the milk mixture across the layered ingredients, guaranteeing an even and comprehensive distribution that reaches all corners of the pan.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes. Monitor until the edges transform into a golden hue and the surface appears completely set.
- Remove from oven and allow the dessert to cool entirely within the pan. Once temperature normalized, slice into precise rectangular bars for serving.
Notes
- Use gluten-free chocolate cookie crumbs if you need a celiac-friendly version of these bars.
- Swap regular chocolate chips with dairy-free alternatives for a vegan-friendly dessert that everyone can enjoy.
- Chill the bars in the refrigerator for at least an hour to get cleaner, more precise cutting lines when slicing.
- Experiment with different extracts like almond or vanilla if mint isn’t your favorite flavor profile, creating endless variation possibilities.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg