These Easy Peppermint Slices Are So Delishes

By
Amanda C
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Do you know a very fast and tasty dessert recipe that is great for big parties? These peppermint slices should do the job for you.

Ingredients:

First Layer:

  • 1 cup coconut
  • 1 1/2 cup self-raising flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa
  • 125 g melted unsalted butter

Filling:

  • 2 cups icing sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 30 g vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 teaspoons peppermint essence

Chocolate layer:

  • 30 g unsalted butter
  • 125 g dark chocolate.

Instructions:

  1. Set the oven to 345 F degrees.
  2. The pan should be 16 cm x 26 cm x 3 cm.
  3. First, mix the cocoa, flour, brown sugar, coconut, and melted butter. Stir the ingredients very well.
  4. When you’re done, press the mix on the bottom of the tray and bake it for 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. While you’re waiting you can prepare the filling. Mix the melted vegetable shortening, icing sugar, peppermint essence, and milk. When the base has cooled down a little, you can cover it with the filling. Leave it in the fridge for half an hour.
  6. Melt the chocolate and butter and pour the chocolate topping over the filling.
  7. Wait for the peppermint slices to be completely cold to serve them.