CHOCOLATE MINT PARFAIT BARS

Chocolate Mint Parfait Bars image

Provided by Doreen Fish

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pkg chocolate cake mix
1/3 c butter
1 large egg
1 envelope of unflavored gelatin
1/4 c boiling water
4 c icing sugar
1/2 c butter, softened
1/2 c shortening
1/4 tsp peppermint extract
2 or 3 drops green food coloring

Steps:

1. Mix together well the cake mix, egg and butter Grease a large pan 9 x 13. Spread the base of cake mix, butter and egg into pan. Bake at 350 for 10 mins. Cool. Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Cool. In a large bowl combine softened gelatin, 2 cups of icing sugar, butter,shortening, peppermint extract and food coloring. Beat one minute at medium speed until smooth and creamy. Blend in remaining sugar till smooth.Spread evenly over cooled crust. Frosting: 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips 3 tbsps butter In a small sauce pan blend chocolate chips and butter over low heat till melted stirring constantly. Spoon evenly over filling. Chill until firm and cut into bars.
2. This is my version of a very substantial "After Eight" mint!!Enjoy!!