Shelly's Recipe

CHOCOLATE MINT BROWNIE BARS

Category: Bars

Bottom Layer
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
1/4 cup melted butter
2 tbsp water
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 (16oz) can chocolate syrup

Mint Layer
(note: this is the recipe as written... when I make this again I plan to make about 50% more of the mint layer so that it really shows up against the chocolate --- but use your own judgment on this)
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
2 tbsp milk
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
2 drops green food coloring

Chocolate Glaze Topping
3/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3 tbsp butter

Preheat oven to 350. Generously coat a 13x9 inch baking pan with cooking spray

For the bottom layer: Combine ingredients and stir until smooth. Add flour and salt to the chocolate mixture and stir until blended. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out almost clean. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

For the mint layer: Combine ingredients and beat until smooth. Spread this mixture evenly over the cooled bottom layer.

For the glaze topping: Once the mint layer has set (about 20 minutes)... combine the chocolate chips and 3 tbsp butter in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute or until the chocolate is melted. Stir well until smooth and then let it stand for 2-3 minutes. Spread the chocolate evenly over the mint layer. KEEP REFRIGERATED until ready to serve then slice into desired-size pieces.