CHOCOLATE-MINT BARS
Ingredients
BOTTOM LAYER:
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons water
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup egg
substitute
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1/4 cup butter, melted
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Cooking spray
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 large eggs, beaten
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1 (16-ounce) can chocolate syrup
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4 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1
cup)
GLAZE:
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3 tablespoons butter
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3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
MINT LAYER:
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1/4 cup butter, melted
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2 cups powdered sugar
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2 drops green food coloring
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1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
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2 tablespoons fat-free milk
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.
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