Recipe: Double Chocolate Mint Bars (Eagle Brand recipe)

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MINT BARS

3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided use
8 squares (1 ounce each) semi-sweet chocolate
2 cups white granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons mint extract, divided use
4 eggs, beaten
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
FOR THE TOPPING:
1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (14 ounce) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk

Perheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In large saucepan, over low heat, melt 3/4 cup butter and chocolate squares, stirring frequently.

Remove from heat; stir in sugar and 1 teaspoon mint extract. Add eggs, stirring until well mixed. Stir in flour just until blended. Spread batter into greased 13x9-inch baking pan.

Bake 30 minutes. Cool 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, in large saucepan, over low heat, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter with chips. Stir in sweetened condensed milk and remaining 1/2 teaspoon mint extract. Spread over baked brownies. Let stand until set. Chill. Cut into bars. Garnish as desired.

Makes 24-36 bars
Source: Eagle Brand