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tags:
  - holiday
  - dessert
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# :chocolate_bar: Chocolate Mint Squares

![Chocolate Mint Squares][1]{ loading=lazy }

| :fork_and_knife_with_plate: Serves | :timer_clock: Total Time |
|:----------------------------------:|:-----------------------: |
| 4 dozen | 10 minutes |

## :salt: Ingredients

- :butter: 6 Tbsp unsalted butter
- :chocolate_bar: 0.5 cup cocoa
- :candy: 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- :glass_of_milk: 3 Tbsp milk
- :icecream: 1 tsp vanilla
- :leafy_green: 1 [Mint Filling][2]
- :glass_of_milk: 1 tsp milk

## :cooking: Cookware

- 1 8 inch square pan
- 1 foil
- 1 small saucepan

## :pencil: Instructions

### Step 1

Line 8 inch square pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan.

### Step 2

Melt unsalted butter in small saucepan over low heat; add cocoa.

### Step 3

Cook, stirring constantly, just until mixture is smooth. Remove from heat; add confectioners' sugar, 3 tablespoons milk
and vanilla.

### Step 4

Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is glossy.

### Step 5

Spread half of mixture into prepared pan. Refrigerate.

### Step 6

Meanwhile, prepare [Mint Filling][2]; spread filling over chocolate layer. Refrigerate 10 minutes.

### Step 7

To remaining chocolate mixture in saucepan, add remaining 1 teaspoon milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly,
until smooth. Spread quickly over filling. Refrigerate until firm.

### Step 8

Use foil to lift candy out of pan; peel off foil. Cut candy into squares. Store in tightly covered container in
refrigerator.

## :link: Source

- Favorite Brand Name: Gifts From the Christmas Kitchen

[1]: <../assets/images/chocolate-mint-squares.jpg>
[2]: <../ingredients/mint-filling.md>