Chocolate mint bars

Recipe Information

Ingredients

• Bottom layer:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 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

• Mint layer:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar

  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

  • 2 tablespoons skim milk

  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

  • 2 drops green food coloring

• Glaze:

  • 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

  • 3 tablespoons butter

Directions

• Preheat an oven to 350°F.

• To make the bottom layer, combine the flour and salt in a small bowl. Combine all other ingredients into a medium bowl and stir until smooth. Add the flour mixture to the medium bowl and mix thoroughly.

• Spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray and pour in batter. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool completely.

• To make the mint layer, combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and beat with a mixer until smooth. Spread the mint mixture over the cooled cake.

• To make the glaze, place chocolate chips and butter in microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for one minute or until melted, stirring after 30 seconds. Let stand for two minutes then spread the chocolate mixture over the mint mixture. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 264 cal

• Total fat: 9g

• Saturated fat: 5g

• Monounsaturated fat: 3g

• Cholesterol: 38mg

• Sodium: 139mg

• Carbohydrate: 45g

• Fiber: <1g

• Protein: 3g