Chocolate Mint Brownies

Makes: 6 dozen / Total Time: 50 mins

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 can (16 ounces) chocolate syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Filling:

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
• 3 drops green food coloring

Topping:

• 1 package (10 ounces) mint chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, cubed

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in syrup and vanilla. Add flour and salt; mix well.
2. Pour into a greased13×9-in. baking pan. Bake 30 minutes (top of brownies will still appear wet). Cool on a wire rack.
3. For filling, in a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar; add water, extract and food coloring until blended. Spread over cooled brownies. Refrigerate until set.
4. For topping, melt chocolate chips and butter. Cool 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spread over filling. Chill. Cut into 72 bars. Store in refrigerator.

Chocolate Mint Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of Home