Toffee Bars With Peppermint Food

TERRIFIC TOFFEE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Beat butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk in a large bowl; stir in flour and salt. Press dough into prepared baking dish.
• Bake in preheated oven until crust is light brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over hot crust. Let stand until soft, about 5 minutes, and spread evenly; sprinkle with nuts. Cool pan on wire rack for 30 minutes.

ALMOST-FAMOUS PEPPERMINT BARK

Steps:

• Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil, shiny-side up; smooth out any wrinkles. Heat 1 inch of water in a saucepan over low heat until steaming.
• Put all but 3/4 cup of the semisweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Set the bowl over the saucepan of steaming water (do not let the bowl touch the water) and stir until one-third of the chocolate is melted. Remove the bowl from the saucepan; keep the steaming water over low heat. Gradually stir the reserved 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate into the bowl, a few pieces at a time, until all of the chocolate is melted. Return the bowl to the saucepan, 5 to 10 seconds at a time, to help melt the chocolate, if needed. Do not rush this step: It may take up to 10 minutes to melt the chocolate.
• Wipe off any moisture from the bottom of the bowl. Stir 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract into the chocolate, then quickly pour into the prepared baking dish and spread in an even layer. Firmly tap the dish against the counter to remove any air bubbles. Set aside at room temperature until almost set, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, put all but 1 cup of the white chocolate in a large heatproof bowl and repeat the melting process over the steaming water; dry off the bottom of the bowl. Stir in the remaining 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract; pour over the semisweet chocolate and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle immediately with the crushed candy canes, gently pressing them into the white chocolate. Set aside at room temperature until firm, about 1 hour. Lift the bark out of the pan using the foil and break it into pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

PEPPERMINT BARS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare brownie mix as directed on package. Spread in greased foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
• 2. Bake 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out almost clean. Cool in pan on wire rack.
• 3. Meanwhile, beat confectioners' sugar, 7 tablespoons of the butter, cream and peppermint extract in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended and smooth. Spread evenly over cooled brownie. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
• 4. Microwave chocolate and remaining 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter in large microwave bowl on HIGH 2 minutes or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Spread over top of chilled brownie. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies, if desired. Cut into bars.

PEPPERMINT TOFFEE CRUNCH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with heavy-duty foil. Spray foil with cooking spray. Spread cereal evenly in pan.
• Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Using whisk, mix butter and sugar together until smooth. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Immediately pour mixture evenly over cereal in pan.
• Bake 12 minutes. Remove from oven. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Place semisweet chips and 1/2 teaspoon of the oil in small microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 10 seconds, until almost melted. Stir until smooth. Drizzle evenly over half of toffee; sprinkle with half of almonds, pressing gently. Place white vanilla baking chips and remaining oil in small microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on 70% power 1 minute to 1 minute 10 seconds, until almost melted. Stir until smooth. Drizzle over remaining half of toffee; sprinkle with remaining almonds, pressing gently. Refrigerate 20 minutes to set chocolate; break into pieces. Store tightly covered in refrigerator up to one week.

GHIRARDELLI HOLIDAY BARK 4 WAYS: PEPPERMINT BARK

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
• Place 2 chopped chocolate bars in the top pan of a double boiler over hot but not boiling water. (You may also use a glass or metal mixing bowl on top of a saucepan half filled with water.) Allow the chocolate to melt, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let stand to cool for 15 minutes.
• Stir remaining 1 bar of chopped chocolate into the melted chocolate. Stir until melted and smooth.
• Stir in 3/4 cup peppermint chunks. Pour mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread about 1/4 inch thick. Sprinkle with the remaining peppermint chunks.
• In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave the white chocolate on medium power (50 percent) in 30 second intervals, stirring between intervals until melted.
• Remove and stir. If chocolate is not melted, return it to the microwave and repeat the heating step, stirring every 30 seconds to avoid scorching.
• Spoon white chocolate mixture into a large self-sealing plastic bag. Snip off one corner; drizzle chocolate over bark.
• Chill for 30 minutes or until firm. Use parchment to lift candy; break into pieces. Store between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

TOFFEE BARS WITH PEPPERMINT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add vanilla, egg, flour and salt.
• Stir well.
• Spread in greased 9x13 pan.
• Bake for 25 minutes.
• Remove from oven and spread with melted chocolate.
• Sprinkle with ground peppermint.
• Cut immediately and enjoy!

TOFFEE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a mixer, beat the butter, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla. Gradually mix in flour, then salt, and continue beating until well blended, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Transfer batter to a 9 by 13-inch pan, and flatten out with a rubber spatula.
• Bake until slightly browned, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately place squares of white chocolate on top, gently spreading with an off-set spatula or dull knife as they melt. Sprinkle with nuts and cranberries. Allow to set, about 15 minutes, and then cut into squares.

CHOCOLATE TOFFEE PEPPERMINT COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in toffee bits and baking chips., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with bottom of a glass. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

TOFFEE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Spray the bottom only of a 9 x 13 pan with nonstick cooking spray, as directed on the package, set aside.
• Follow package directions to prepare brownie mix for 9 x 13 pan.
• Spread prepared brownie mix evenly in the pan.
• Sprinkle rice cereal evenly over the batter, and press lightly.
• Sprinkle toffee bits evenly over the cereal in the batter.
• Bake for 29-35 miunutes, or until brownies are set.
• Cool on wire rack, then cut into 24 pieces when cooled.

TOFFEE TRIANGLES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the cookie mix, brown sugar, butter and vanilla until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg and mix well. , Spread batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. , Sprinkle with chocolate chips; let stand for 5 minutes. Spread chocolate over bars. Sprinkle with nuts. Let stand until chocolate is set. Cut into squares, then cut in half to form triangles. Store in an airtight container.

TOFFEE BARS WITH COCONUT AND ALMONDS

Steps:

• Mix crust ingredients thoroughly.
• Press into bottom of ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
• Bake 10 minutes at 350°.
• Topping: Stir eggs into brown sugar and vanilla.
• Mix flour, baking powder and salt and stir into egg mixture.
• Mix in coconut and nuts.
• Bake at 350° for 25 minutes until topping is golden brown.
• Cool, cut into bars.

TOFFEE BARS III

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Stir in the vanilla, then the flour; mix well. Stir in the chocolate chips. Press into an unprepared jellyroll pan. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Cut into bars while hot.

PEPPERMINT PATTY COFFEE (NON-ALCOHOLIC)

Steps:

• Put all dry ingredients in bottom of mug and pour in hot coffee.
• Stir to dissolve sugar and cocoa mix.
• Add in extract and milk and stir again.

MORGAN'S AMAZING PEPPERMINT BARK

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
• Place white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in the microwave until melted, 60 to 90 seconds. Stir until smooth.
• Place one gallon-sized resealable bag inside a second gallon-sized bag, creating a double-layered bag. Place candy canes inside the inner bag and seal. Crush the candy canes inside bag with a rolling pin. Stir crushed candy canes into melted white chocolate.
• Pour white chocolate mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Chill in refrigerator until hardened, 1 hour.

PEPPERMINT CHEESECAKE BARS

Steps:

• Crust:.
• In a medium bowl, combine crushed chocolate wafer cookies, melted butter and sugar. Press mixture into bottom of an ungreased 13 x 9-in baking pan; set aside.
• Chocolate Layer:.
• In a saucepan, melt chocolate chips and 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream, stirring occasionally. Pour chocolate mixture over crust and spread evenly to cover. Place in freezer for 20-25 minutes.
• Peppermint Filling:.
• In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer set on medium-high, whip remaining 1 1/2 cup heavy cream until thick and fluffy; set aside.
• In another bowl beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add peppermint extract, confectioners' sugar, and if desired a few drops of red food coloring. Beat until mixture is smooth. Stir in crushed peppermint candy canes. Fold in whipped cream until just mixed. Spread evenly over chocolate layer. Sprinkle with more crushed candy canes if desired.
• Cover pan and freeze for 4 hours.
• This dessert can be served at room temperature or frozen. If desired, garnish each square with a peppermint candy.