Minted Cheesecake Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Combine melted butter and graham cracker crumbs in bowl.
3. 3
   Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of 8-inch square baking pan.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   Combine all filling ingredients in bowl.
6. 6
   Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until smooth.
7. 7
   Spread filling over crust.
8. 8
   Bake 35-40 minutes or until filling is set.
9. 9
   Cool completely.
10. 10
    Melt chocolate chips and shortening in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, 2-3 minutes or until smooth.
11. 11
    Drizzle over cooled bars.
12. 12
    Refrigerate until firm.
13. 13
    Cut into bars.
14. 14
    Store refrigerated.