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No-Bake Chocolate Mint Bars

These no-bake chocolate mint bars have a crisp chocolate cookie base, a creamy mint layer, and a rich chocolate ganache topping. They taste just like Thin Mints and are incredibly easy to make, taking only 15 minutes of active prep time.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 25 bars
Course: Dessert

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups 12-oz. pkg. Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels/Chips, divided
  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened and divided
  • 1 3/4 cups about 30 cookies finely crushed chocolate wafer cookies
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 to 4 drops green food coloring
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Method
 

  1. Grease a 9-inch-square baking pan + set aside.
  2. Microwave 1/3 cup chocolate chips/morsels + 1/3 cup butter in small, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on medium-high (70%) power for 30 seconds; Stir. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until chocolate is melted.
  3. Stir crushed cookies into melted chocolate mixture. Press onto bottom of prepared pan.
  4. Refrigerate for 10 minutes or until firm.
  5. Meanwhile, beat 1/3 cup butter, milk, 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract + vanilla extract in medium mixer bowl until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth + creamy. Add food coloring, 1 drop at a time, until desired color is reached. Spread powdered sugar mixture evenly over cookie crumb layer.
  6. Microwave remaining 1 2/3 cups chocolate chips/morsels, 1/3 cup butter + 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract in small, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on medium-high (70%) power for 30 seconds; Stir. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until chocolate is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes. Spread chocolate layer evenly over powdered sugar mixture.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  8. For easier cutting, allow bars to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.