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Easy Mint Chocolate Squares

Mint Chocolate Squares are layered dessert bars featuring a fudgy chocolate crust, a creamy mint filling, and a smooth chocolate topping. They are chilled, sliceable, and ideal for make-ahead occasions.
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Author: Sandra Myers

Ingredients

For the crust

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • ½ cup butter at room temperature
  • 4 large eggs
  • 24 oz Hershey’s chocolate syrup

For the mint cream layer

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup butter at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 3 drops green food coloring

For the chocolate topping

  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup mint or semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan well.
  • Beat flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and chocolate syrup until thick and smooth.
  • Spread batter in pan and bake 25–30 minutes until set. Cool completely.
  • Mix powdered sugar, butter, water, peppermint extract, and green coloring until smooth.
  • Spread mint cream over cooled crust and chill 30–45 minutes until firm.
  • Melt butter and chocolate chips together, stirring until smooth.
  • Spread chocolate topping over mint layer, chill until firm, then cut and serve.