Grasshopper Bars

Ingredients

Bars

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons instant cocoa mix
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/3 cups butter, softened
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup
• 2 cups coarsely chopped nuts

Mint Frosting

• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 4 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons milk
• Green food coloring
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract or Creme de Menthe

Glaze

• 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 3 tablespoons butter

Instructions

Bars

1. In a large bowl, mix together all base ingredients except nuts.
2. Stir in nuts and pour into a greased 13 x 9 inch pan.
3. Bake at 350 degrees F until center is soft and edges are slightly firm, about 40 to 45 minutes. Do not over-bake.
4. Let cool.

Mint Frosting

1. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and spread over cooled base.
2. Place in freezer for 15 to 20 minutes.

Glaze

1. In a small saucepan or microwave oven, melt chocolate and butter together and pour evenly over frosting.
2. Refrigerate until hard.
3. Carefully cut into bars and remove from pan.