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Mint and Chocolate Fudge Oreo Bars
"These three-layered bars are easy to make and are almost no-bake. Aside from baking the crust for 10 minutes, the remaining layers are stirred together by melting chocolate in the microwave. The bars are full of mint flavor, a perfect complement for the chocolate fudge and the chocolate-filled Oreo cookie crust. The bars are similar in flavor to creme de menthe bars, but they're fudgier, denser, and have more texture from the crunchy cookie crust. For those who like mint, chocolate, and easy-but-decadent desserts, this is for you. Especially perfect for St. Patrick's Day, Christmas cookie exchanges, and holiday entertaining...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Crust
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30 Oreo cookies (I used chocolate-filled; original/white-filled may be substituted; Mint-filled could cause bars to become overly minty)
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (3/4 of one stick)
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For the Mint and Chocolate Fudge Layers
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1 heaping cup white chocolate chips (or about 7 ounces white chocolate, chopped)
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1 heaping cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or about 7 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped)
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one 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk, divided
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1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract, or to taste* (make sure to read caveat below)
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about 5 drops green food coloring, or as desired
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sanding sugar or sprinkles for dusting top, optional
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