Chocolate-Mint Bars

Chocolate-Mint Bars

Ingredients

BOTTOM LAYER:

4 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 cup)

1/2 teaspoon salt $

1 cup granulated sugar $

1/2 cup egg substitute $

1/4 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 $

1/4 cup butter, melted $

2 tablespoons fat-free milk $

1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

2 drops green food coloring

GLAZE:

3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

3 tablespoons butter

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.