Double Chocolate Mint Bars

SERVES: 32

COOK TIME: 30 Min

If you've ever dreamt about a mint chocolate sandwich, then we're here to make your wishes come true! Our Double Chocolate Mint Bars starts off with a brownie-like layer of chocolate, that gets topped with a pretty mint cream, before getting a final layer of yummy chocolate chip spread!

What You'll Need

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 3/4 sticks butter, softened, divided
4 eggs
1 1/2 cup (16 ounces) chocolate-flavored syrup
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon mint extract
3 drops green food color
1 cup (1 six-ounce package) semisweet chocolate chips

What to Do

Preheat the oven to 350 degree F.
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, 1 stick butter, eggs, and chocolate flavored syrup, and mix until smooth.
Pour mixture into a greased 9" x 13" baking pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
In a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, 1 stick softened butter, water, mint extract, and green food color, and beat until smooth. Spread over the cooled crust. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Place the remainining 3/4 stick butter and semisweet chocolate chips in a small microwavable bowl and melt on high power in the microwave. Stir with a wooden spoon until blended and smooth.
Spread over the cooled mint cream layer. Refrigerate for 1 hour, then serve.