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Mint Brownies

Ingredients

  • 2 c. sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 c. butter melted
  • 6 T. cocoa
  • 2 c. flour
  • 2 tsp vanilla

For the mint frosting:

  • 1/2 c. butter at room temperature
  • 1 tsp. mint extract
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp milk
  • 2 1/2 c. powdered sugar
  • 4 drops green food coloring

For the chocolate layer:

  • 1 heaping c. semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 c. butter

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°.
  • Cream together butter and sugar in a stand mixer or electric hand mixer. Add eggs one at a time.
  • Add vanilla and cocoa. Mix together until combined.
  • Add flour one cup at a time and mix until combined.
  • Pour batter in a greased 9x13 pan and bake 30-35 minutes. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
  • Place butter for frosting in a medium bowl and mix with an electric hand mixer to creamy. Add 2 Tbsp milk, mint extract, and food coloring; mix well.
  • Mix in powdered sugar 1/2 c. at a time. Add remaining 1/2 Tbsp milk and mix together.
  • Spread frosting over cooled brownies; cover and place in the fridge for at least one hour.
  • Place semisweet chocolate chips and 1/4 c. butter in a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 20 seconds, stir, heat for 20 more seconds, then stir again until smooth.
  • Pour chocolate mixture over chilled brownies. Cover and place in the fridge to the chocolate hardens. Cut with a sharp knife to serve. Enjoy!