Chocolate Mint Parfait Bars

[Worker Bee]

BASE
1 package pudding-included
devil's food cake mix
1/3 cup margarine or butter,
softened
1 egg

FILLING
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup boiling water
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup margarine or butter,
softened
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 to 3 drops green food coloring

FROSTING
3 tablespoons margarine or butter
6-ounce package (1 cup) semi-
sweet chocolate chips

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan. In
large bowl, combine all base ingredients at low speed until crumbly.
Press in bottom of greased pan. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 10
minutes. Cool completely.

Dissolve gelatin in water; cool slightly. In large bowl, combine
dissolved gelatin and 2 cups of the powdered sugar; mix well. Add 1/2
cup margarine, shortening, peppermint extract and food coloring; beat
1 minute at medium speed until smooth. Blend in remaining 2 cups
powdered sugar at low speed until well mixed. Spread filling mixture
evenly over cooled base.

In small saucepan over low heat, melt 3 tablespoons margarine and
chocolate chips, stirring until smooth. Spoon frosting evenly over
filling, carefully spreading to cover. Refrigerate until firm. Cut
into bars. Let stand at room temperature about 20 minutes before
serving. Store in refrigerator. 48 bars.

HIGH ALTITUDE - Above 3500 Feet: No change.

Nutrients Per 1 Bar
Calories 160
Protein 1g
Carbohydrate 18g
Fat 9g
Cholesterol 6mg
Sodium 135mg
Potassium 35mg
Dietary Fiber <1g