Minty Cream Cheese Bars

I made these this past weekend and they're heavenly! Love that chocolate minty flavor!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
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• 6 Tbsp. butter, cubed
• 3/4 tsp. mint extract
• 2 cups crushed cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (about 20 cookies)
• 2 cups chopped walnuts
• 2 pkgs. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 Tbsp. brewed coffee, cold

Directions:

1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until melted. Add extract; stir until smooth. Stir in cookie crumbs and walnuts. (mixture will be very moist).
2. Set aside 2 cups for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom of an ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
3. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually add the flour and coffee. Beat until combined.
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4. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake for 25 to 27 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen bars

Source: www.bestsimplerecipe.com

By Connie from Cotter, AR