Chocolate Peppermint Slices

Ingredients

Crust

• 2/3 cup self-rising flour
• 3 tablespoons cocoa
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 egg

Peppermint Filling

• 2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

Chocolate Topping

• 4 (4 ounce) squares dark chocolate, chopped
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Grease a 15 x 10 inch jellyroll pan; line with greased paper.

Crust

1. Sift flour, cocoa and baking soda into small bowl of electric mixer; add sugar, butter and water. Beat on medium speed for two minutes.
2. Add egg; beat until combined.
3. Spread mixture into prepared pan.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes; cool in pan.

Peppermint Filling

1. Combine confectioners' sugar and oil in a small heatproof bowl; stir in enough milk to make a stiff paste.
2. Add peppermint extract. Stir over hot water until spreadable.

Chocolate Topping

1. Melt chocolate and butter over hot water.
2. Spread cooled base with Peppermint Filling; refrigerate until set. Spread with Chocolate Topping.
3. Refrigerate until set before cutting.