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Chocolate Layer Bars

This recipe is such a favorite, people rarely stop at just one bar. Anita Nickless-Platte City, Missouri

40 ServingsPrep: 35 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup water
CREAMY LAYER:
1 cup shortening
3 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup milk
1-1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat
in the eggs, oil and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour,
cocoa and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture alternately with
water, beating well after each addition.

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Chocolate Layer Bars (continued)

Directions (continued)

Pour into a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking
spray. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick
inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire
rack.
For creamy layer, in a large bowl, beat the shortening,
confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until fluffy, about 4
minutes. Spread over top of cake.
For frosting, in a small heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, butter
and milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently;
cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; stir in
chocolate chips until melted.
With a hand mixer, beat frosting for 2-4 minutes or until thickened.
Gently spread over the top. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 40
bars.

Nutrition Facts: 1 bar equals 250 calories, 13 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 21 mg cholesterol, 64 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.