Here's another recipe from Land O Lakes that would make a great addition to your holdiay dessert tray.
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TRIPLE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE BARS
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Decadent and delicious these refrigerated bite-size bars are loaded with dark and semi-sweet chocolate and perfect for a special entertaining occasion.
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Preparation time: 30 min Baking time: 18 min
Decadent and delicious these refrigerated bite-size bars are loaded with dark and semi-sweet chocolate and perfect for a special entertaining occasion.
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Preparation time: 30 min Baking time: 18 min
Yield: 64 bars
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Bar Ingredients:
Bar Ingredients:
3/4 cup special dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, cut into chunks
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
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Glaze Ingredients:
Glaze Ingredients:
3/4 cup real semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 (1-ounce) square white baking chocolate, melted
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Heat oven to 350°F. Line 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, extending over edges. Grease and flour foil; set aside.
Heat oven to 350°F. Line 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, extending over edges. Grease and flour foil; set aside.
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Place 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips and butter in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH (100% power), stirring every 30 seconds, or until chips are melted (1 to 2 minutes). Stir until smooth.
Place 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips and butter in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH (100% power), stirring every 30 seconds, or until chips are melted (1 to 2 minutes). Stir until smooth.
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Combine sugar and eggs in medium bowl. Beat at medium speed until thick and smooth. Add melted chocolate mixture; continue beating until smooth. Stir in flour and remaining 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips just until mixed.
Combine sugar and eggs in medium bowl. Beat at medium speed until thick and smooth. Add melted chocolate mixture; continue beating until smooth. Stir in flour and remaining 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips just until mixed.
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Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until edges are set and center appears soft. (DO NOT OVERBAKE.) Cool completely.
Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until edges are set and center appears soft. (DO NOT OVERBAKE.) Cool completely.
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Meanwhile, place semi-sweet chocolate chips in small bowl. Place whipping cream in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat until whipping cream just comes to a boil (3 to 4 minutes).
Meanwhile, place semi-sweet chocolate chips in small bowl. Place whipping cream in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat until whipping cream just comes to a boil (3 to 4 minutes).
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Pour warm cream over chocolate chips; let stand 1 minute. Stir until smooth. Cool. Spread over cooled bars.
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Drop 8 small portions of melted white chocolate randomly over glaze. Pull knife through white chocolate to create design. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours or until serving time.
Drop 8 small portions of melted white chocolate randomly over glaze. Pull knife through white chocolate to create design. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours or until serving time.
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Carefully lift bars out of pan using foil ends. Cut into bars using sharp knife. (If necessary, wipe knife occasionally.)
Carefully lift bars out of pan using foil ends. Cut into bars using sharp knife. (If necessary, wipe knife occasionally.)
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To serve, place small bars into paper mini baking cups. Store leftover bars in refrigerator.
To serve, place small bars into paper mini baking cups. Store leftover bars in refrigerator.
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Recipe Tip Dark chocolate has less sugar and milk than semi-sweet and milk chocolate. It also has a richer chocolate flavor.
Recipe Tip Dark chocolate has less sugar and milk than semi-sweet and milk chocolate. It also has a richer chocolate flavor.
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