Da Best Chocolate Mint Bars

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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 coloring


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 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.