Marshall Field's Frango Mints

Ingredients

Base

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 eggs
• 16 ounces chocolate syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour

Filling

• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons peppermint extract
• 3 drops green food coloring

Topping

• 6 ounces chocolate chip morsels (can use a little more)
• 6 tablespoons butter

Instructions

Base

1. Grease and flour a cookie sheet.
2. Combine ingredients n order. Beat well. Spread on prepared cookie sheet.
3. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes.
4. Cool completely.

Filling

1. Beat until smooth and spread across base in pan. Refrigerate until firm.

Topping

1. Melt ingredients in double boiler. Spread on top.