Easy No-Bake Creamy Chocolate Mint Bars

Step 1

Grease 9-inch-square baking pan.

Step 2

Microwave 1/3 cup morsels and 1/3 cup butter in smalluncoveredmicrowave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 30 seconds; STIR.If necessarymicrowave at additional 10- to 15-second intervalsstirring just until morsels are melted. Stir crushed cookies into melted morsel mixture. Press onto bottom of prepared pan.Refrigerate for 10 minutes or until firm.

Step 3

Meanwhilebeat 1/3 cup buttermilk1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract and vanilla extract in medium mixer bowl until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Add food coloring1 drop at a timeuntil desired color is reached. Spread powdered sugar mixture evenly over cookie crumb layer.

Step 4

Microwave remaining 1 2/3 cups morselsremaining 1/3 cup butter and remaining 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract in smalluncoveredmicrowave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 30 seconds; STIR.If necessarymicrowave at additional 10- to 15-second intervalsstirring just until morsels are melted.Let stand for 10 minutes.Spread chocolate layer evenly over powdered sugar mixture. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.For easier cuttingallow bars to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.