Chocolate Mint Bars

By BaconBliss

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Ingredients

Bottom layer:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
4 eggs
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups chocolate syrup
Mint layer:
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 drops green food colouring
Glaze:
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons butter

Details

Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Step 2

To prepare bottom layer, combine flour and salt. In another bowl, combine granulated sugar, eggs, ¼ cup melted butter, 2 tablespoons water, vanilla, and chocolate syrup; stir until smooth.

Step 3

Add flour mixture to chocolate mixture, stirring until blended. Pour batter into a 13 x 9 inch metal baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 F for 23 minutes. Cool completely.

Step 4

To prepare mint layer, combine powdered sugar, ¼ cup melted butter, milk, extract and food colouring in a medium bowl; beat with a mixer until smooth. Spread mint mixture over cooled cake.

Step 5

To prepare glaze, combine chocolate chips and 3 tablespoons butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 1 minute or until melted, stirring after 30 seconds. Let stand 2 minutes. Spread chocolate mixture evenly over top. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.