mint brownies

I made these delicious mint brownies for my sweetheart on Valentine's Day. They take a little bit of time since you have to do it in stages, but it is a fairly simple recipe. To me, these brownies are so worth the effort!

Ingredients

Brownies

• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 oz unsweetened chocolate
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Frosting

• 1/4 cup softened butter
• 2 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
• 1 1/2 to 3 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• green or red food coloring

Topping

• 3/4 cup chocolate chips
• 3 tablespoons butter

Directions

Brownies

1. Place the butter and the chocolate in the microwave
2. Heat for 1 min.
3. Stir until smooth
4. Stir in other ingredients.
5. Pour into 9x9 pan
   
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-35 min
7. Cool the brownies

Frosting

1. Cream the butter and confectioners sugar
2. Add the milk a little at a time
3. Beat until smooth
4. Add the food coloring and extract
5. Frost the cooled brownies
6. Chill again for 1 hour

Topping

1. Melt the chocolate chips and the butter in the microwave for 1 1/2 min
2. Stir until smooth
3. Pour over the brownies and smooth with a knife
4. Refrigerate for at least 45 min. Until topping hardens
5. Bring brownies out to room temperature before cutting into squares