Fudgy Mint Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 Tbsp butter (no substitutes), divided
3 squares (1 oz. each) unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp. peppermint extract
4 drops green food coloring, optional
1 cup (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup whipping cream

Preparation

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 8 tablespoons butter and unsweetened chocolate; cool slightly.
In mixing bowl, beat 2 eggs, sugar, and vanilla.
Add the chocolate mixture; mix until blended. Gradually beat in flour.
Spread into a greased 13x9 baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until top is set.
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining butter.
Add cornstarch; beat until smooth.
Gradually beat in milk and remaining egg.
Add extract and food coloring if desired.
Pour over crust.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack.
In a heavy saucepan, combine chocolate chips and cream.
Cook and stir over medium heat until chips are melted. Cool for 30 minutes or until lukewarm, stirring occasionally.
Pour over cream cheese layer.
Cool for 2 hours or until set before cutting.
Yield:
about 4 dozen.