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 plus 2 Tablespoons milk
- Green food coloring, optional
Top Layer:
- 6 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 bag (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
- 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. Add eggs, chocolate syrup, flour, and vanilla and blend until well mixed, about 1 minute.
- Spoon into a greased and floured 9x13-inch baking pan and smooth the top. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until tests done. Cool thoroughly before adding next layer.
- 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. Spread evenly over first layer. Refrigerate to set.
- To make top layer, in a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt butter and chocolate chips until blended. Cool slightly then spread over top of other layers. Refrigerate to thoroughly chill then cut in to 1-inch squares (these are very rich). Store in refrigerator.
Serves: 8
