Description
No-Bake Chocolate Peppermint Squares are the ultimate holiday indulgence, combining rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint in a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth treat. Perfect for festive gatherings or satisfying sweet cravings, these squares are easy to make and require no baking. With a simple yet impressive presentation, they are sure to delight friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed chocolate cookies (like Oreos)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp mint extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- ¼ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Combine crushed cookies and melted butter in a bowl. Press mixture into an 8×8-inch baking dish and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until smooth. Stir in mint extract, then spread over the chilled crust.
- Melt dark chocolate chips in the microwave in short bursts until smooth. Pour melted chocolate over the cream cheese layer and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top while the chocolate is still warm. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
- Slice into squares and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg