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The weather is FINALLY starting to warm up around here and I couldn't be more ecstatic! When the spring starts to reveal itself I get this urge to organize, clean and freshen up anything and everything. . .including my pantry.
I had a ton of Oreos. Winter Oreos, Spring Oreos, Heads & Tails Oreos and Mint Oreos. Some of the packages were open, others were not. I needed a home for all of these bits and pieces and these Chocolate Fudge Mint Oreo Bars were the perfect and most delicious solution. Did I mention these bars are a perfect St. Patrick's Day treat, too?
- I used my food processor to crush the Oreos and make a crunchy Oreo crust.
- Then I spread softened chocolate mint ice cream over the crust.
- I heated some fudge topping in the microwave and swirled it into the ice cream.
- After that, I mixed up some yummy whipped cream and spread that over the ice cream and fudge combo.
- Lastly, I sprinkled chunks of Mint Oreos all over the top and placed it in the freezer.
When you're ready to dig in, let the bars thaw a bit before cutting. You can see all of the delicious layers and the fudge just swirling around in the ice cream. If you're not crazy about a crunchy crust you could easily swap it out with a chewy, brownie crust. Yum.
When the bars start to soften further, the fudge starts to ooze out, and all of the layers just start coming together. Even if you're not a huge mint fan, these bars are oober delicious. I promise.
So, Happy St. Patrick's Day, Happy Cleaning, Happy Spring and Early Easter. . .happy, happy, happy. Your days are going to get much brighter after you make these bars! Just sayin'!
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Chocolate Fudge Mint Oreo Bars
Ingredients
For the Oreo crust
- 1 stick unsalted butter (melted)
- 48 Oreos (crushed)
For the bars
- 1.5 quarts mint chocolate chip ice cream (softened)
- 15.5 ounces hot fudge ice cream topping
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 6 mint Oreos (crushed)
Instructions
For the Oreo crust
- Line a 9x13 inch pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a bowl combine the melted butter and the crushed Oreos.
- Once combined, press the Oreo mixture into the greased pan to form the crust.
For the bars
- Scoop the softened ice cream out on top of the Oreo crust layer and spread evenly.
- Heat the hot fudge in the microwave as directed on the container and swirl into the softened ice cream.
- Place the pan into the freezer to freeze.
- After this layer is frozen, using a hand mixer, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until stiff peaks form.
- Spread this over the top of the ice cream and fudge layer.
- Sprinkle with the crushed Oreos.
- Return pan to freezer until ready to serve.
Notes
- Even Crust Distribution: When pressing the Oreo crust into the pan, ensure that it is spread evenly and pressed firmly to form a solid base for the bars. Using the bottom of a flat measuring cup or the back of a spoon can help compact the crust evenly. This ensures that each bite of the bars has a consistent crust layer, providing a satisfying texture and flavor.
- Layering Technique: When layering the ingredients, make sure each layer is well distributed and spread evenly. After spreading the softened ice cream over the Oreo crust, drizzle the hot fudge evenly over the ice cream and use a knife or spatula to swirl it in. This ensures that every bite of the bars has a delicious blend of ice cream and fudge flavors.
- Freezing Time: Allow each layer to freeze properly before adding the next one to ensure the bars set correctly and maintain their shape when sliced. After adding the heavy cream mixture over the fudge layer, sprinkle the crushed Oreos evenly on top and return the pan to the freezer until completely frozen. This helps the layers hold together and prevents them from becoming too soft or melting when served.
Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood
Yum! These look amazing! Mint chocolate is my favorite combination!
Sara
Oh, I'm so glad! Stay tuned this week then! I'm posting two more chocolate + mint recipes!
Cathy
Another awesome recipe! Thanks for sharing at last weeks Tickle My Tastebuds Link Party! Your stellar recipe will be featured this week! I can't wait to see what you share this week!
Sara
How awesome is that, Cathy?! Thanks so very much! I can't wait to stop by the party!
Lisa Ehrman
The Grasshopper Ice Cream Drink looks so good! I'm pinning this post, because my family loves Chocolate and Mint flavors 🙂 Following you on everything; found your blog at My Favorite Things Hop!
Kathleen
Oh boy, that looks so great! I love the mint Oreos. So good. Thanks for linking up to Tips and Tricks. Hope to see you again this week.
Brandi Clevinger
I LOVE mint chocolate chip! It is such a weakness for me. I'm going to try this recipe.
Thanks for sharing at Inspire Me Mondays!
Kim @ The Baking ChocolaTess
Holy Cow! This looks so rich and decadent! Perfect! Visiting from The Pretty Pintastic Party! Have a great weekend! 🙂
Valerie
Yum, that looks so good!
Jacqui
MMMM...These sounds amazing! I love anything with mint. Thank you for linking up to Party Time and we hope to see you again next week!