Chocolate-Mint Bars (A Lighter Version)
- Bottom layer
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (about 4 1/2 ounces)
- 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 nonfat milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 drops green food coloring
- Glaze
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons butter
- Preheat oven to 350u0b0.
- To prepare bottom layer, lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour and salt; stir with a whisk. Combine granulated sugar, egg substitute, 1/4 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 baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350u0b0 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, 1/4 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 the glaze, combine the 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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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chocolate-mint-bars-a-lighter-version-291490 (may not work)