Mint Parfait Bars

Mint Parfait Bars- -Delicious bars with a chocolate base, creamy mint filling and they are finished off with a layer of chocolate! You won't be able to eat just one. 

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My sister in law has been making these bars as long as I have been married.  That, my friends, is 25 years! She has brought these dreamy bars to just about every Christmas and even after 25 years, they are still delicious. 

Finally, after one Christmas, I asked her for the recipe and now, of course, I make them here at home.  They are pretty rich, so, they are a special occasion dessert.

But, you can make them anytime you are craving that yummy combination of chocolate and mint. 💚

Ingredients Needed

• Chocolate cake mix
• Butter
• Egg
• Gelatin powder + Boiling water
• Powdered sugar
• Shortening
• Mint extract
• Chocolate chips

Your Layers:

• (bottom) The chocolate base, thanks to a chocolate cake mix.
• (middle)-  A creamy mint flavored filling.
•  (top)- More chocolate, courtesy of melted chocolate chips (and some butter)

Recipe Notes

• Unflavored Gelatin Powder:  You can find this in the same section as the "Jell-O" in your grocery store. You usually can get 4- 0.25 oz size packets in a box.  However, if you can't, check out the link in my recipe card or if you get another brand/option, simply only use half of a tablespoon of plain, unflavored gelatin powder.  Be sure it's plain!
• Food Coloring: Totally optional! It's just more festive. 🎄
• Melting Chocolate Chips:  You can do this on your stove top or if desired, your microwave.  If you use the microwave, melt in 30 second intervals, to prevent burning.

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