Chocolate-Mint Bars

 





Ingredients

Bottom layer:


4.5 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 cup)


0.5 teaspoon salt


1 cup granulated sugar


0.5 cup egg substitute


0.25 cup butter, melted


2 tablespoons water


1 teaspoon vanilla extract


2 large eggs, beaten


1 (16-ounce) can chocolate syrup


Cooking spray


Mint layer:


2 cups powdered sugar


0.25 cup butter, melted


2 tablespoons fat-free milk


0.5 teaspoon peppermint extract


2 drops green food coloring


Glaze:


0.75 cup semisweet chocolate chips


3 tablespoons butter


How to Make It


In 350°.


To prepare bottom layer, weigh or lightly 

spoon flour into a measuring cup; level with

 a knife. Combine flour and salt; stir with a 

whisk. Combine granulated sugar, egg 

substitute, ¼ cup melted butter, 2 

tablespoons water, vanilla, eggs, and 

chocolate syrup in a medium bowl; stir until

 smooth. 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° for 23 

minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in

 center comes out almost clean. Cool 

completely in pan on a wire rack.


To prepare mint layer, combine powdered sugar, ¼ cup melted butter, and next 3 ingredients (through food coloring) in a medium bowl; beat with a mixer until smooth. Spread mint mixture over cooled cake.


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. Cut into 20 pieces.

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