Chocolate Mint Squares

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: RecipeThing user dennis.reb

Categories: cookie bars

Ingredients

  • Bottom Layer
  • 1 cup butter or margarine, room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 can (16 oz.) chocolate syrup
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Middle Layer:
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, room temperature
  • 2 cups confectioners sugar
  • 1/4 cup green or white creme de menthe OR 1 teaspoon mint extract
  • 2 Tablespoons milk
  • Green food coloring, optional
  • Top Layer:
  • 6 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 bag (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. To make the first layer, in large mixing bowl on Speed 4 or 5 cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.

  2. Add eggs, chocolate syrup, flour, and vanilla and blend until well mixed, about 1 minute.

  3. Spoon into a greased and floured 9×13-inch baking pan and smooth the top.

  4. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until tests done.

  5. Cool thoroughly before adding next layer.

  6. To make the second layer, in small bowl on Speed 4 or 5 cream butter and confectioners sugar until light and fluffy. Add creme de menthe or mint and mix until well blended.

  7. Spread evenly over first layer.

  8. Refrigerate to set.

  9. To make top layer, in a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt butter and chocolate chips until blended.

  10. Cool slightly then spread over top of other layers.

  11. Refrigerate to thoroughly chill then cut in to 1-inch squares.

  12. Store in refrigerator.

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