"Chocolate Mint Bars"

~Chocolate Mint bar~

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 COLOURING.

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 colouring) 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.
& ENJOY !!!