French Creme Chocolate Mint Bars - Vintage Dish & Tell

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup cocoa
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 3 cups sifted powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
• 4 drops green food coloring
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract