Peppermint Patty Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients

For the Crust

• 15 Chocolate Sandwich Cookies (mint-flavored, if available), crushed
• 4 Tablespoons Butter, melted

For the Filling

• 1 bar (8 ounces) Cream Cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup Sour Cream
• 2/3 cup Sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 8 ounces Semi-Sweet Chocolate
• 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract

For the Glaze

• 4 ounces Bittersweet Chocolate, chopped
• 2 Tablespoons Butter
• 1 teaspoon Light Corn Syrup
• 2 Tablespoons Sour Cream
• 4-5 Peppermint Patty candies, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8�8 baking dish with foil. Combine crushed cookies with melted butter. Press the cookie mixture into the bottom of the baking dish. Bake for about 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, prepare the filling. Using an electric mixer, beat together the cream cheese, sour cream and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and beat for another minute or two. Melt the chocolate slowly in the microwave or in a bowl set over a pot of boiling water, stirring frequently.
3. Add the melted chocolate and the peppermint extract to the cream cheese mixture and mix until combined. Pour the filling over the prepared crust. Bake for 25-30 minutes until slightly puffed around the edges. The center will appear slightly loose. Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 30 minutes.
4. To make the glaze, place bittersweet chocolate, butter, and corn syrup in a microwave-safe bowl.
5. Heat for about 30 seconds at a time, stirring periodically, until completely melted. Stir in the sour cream. Spread the glaze over the cheesecake. Sprinkle with pieces of the peppermint patty candies. Refrigerate overnight to thoroughly chill. Use the foil to lift the cheesecake from the baking dish and cut into small squares or bars.