Double Chocolate Mint Bars

Ingredients

Chocolate Bottom

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups chocolate flavored syrup (1-16 ounce can)

Mint Cream Layer

• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
• 3 drops green food coloring

Chocolate Topping

• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (1 6 ounce pkg.)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350F.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the Chocolate Bottom ingredients and mix until smooth.

3. 3

   Pour mixture into greased 13x9" baking pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

4. 4

   Cool completely.

5. 5

   In a large bowl, combine Mint Cream Layer ingredients and beat until smooth.

6. 6

   Spread over the cooled bottom layer.

7. 7

   Refrigerate for at least one hour.

8. 8

   Place the Chocolate Topping ingredients in a small microwaveable bowl and melt on high power in the microwave.

9. 9

   Stir with a wooden spoon until blended and smooth.

10. 10

    Spread over the cooled mint cream layer.

11. 11

    Refrigerate for one hour, then serve.

12. 12

    ENJOY!

13. 13

    NOTE: These must be kept refrigerated or the top layers will melt.