Chocolate Mint Brownies

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Chocolate Mint Brownies

Apryl Larkin

(via melskitchencafe.com)

Ingredients:

BOTTOM LAYER (BROWNIE)

• 1 c. flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 c. sugar
• 4 large eggs, beaten
• 1/4 c. butter, melted
• 2 T. water
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 (16 oz) can chocolate syrup

MINT LAYER

• 2 c. powdered sugar
• 1/4 c. butter, melted
• 2 tbs milk
• 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
• 2 drops green food coloring

GLAZE

• 3/4 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 3 tbs butter

Directions:

preheat oven to 350*

1. prepare bottom/brownie layer: combine flour and salt. stir with a whisk.

2. in another bowl: combine sugar, 1/4 c. melted butter, water, vanilla, eggs, and chocolate syrup. stir until smooth. add flour mixture, stirring until well blended (batter will be very thin). pour into 13 x 9 greased baking dish. Bake for 23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few crumbs. cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

(NOTE: I used a brownie box mix for bottom layer)

3. prepare mint layer: combine powder sugar, 1/4 c. melted butter, milk, peppermint extract and food coloring in a medium bowl. beat with mixer until smooth. spread over cooled cake.

4. prepare glaze: combine chocolate chips and 3 tbs butter in medium microwave-safe bowl. microwave on HIGH for 1 minute or until melted, stirring every 30 seconds. once melted, let stand for 2 minutes. spread glaze evenly over mint layer. cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. cut into 20 squares.