Mint Brownies

These soft, fudgy, homemade mint brownies are the perfect treat for parties and get togethers--Warning, they'll be gone in seconds!

Ingredients

For the Brownies

• 4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
• 1 cup butter
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Mint Brownies

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

For the Mint Frosting

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 4 Tablespoons butter , room temperature
• 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
• 1-2 Tablespoons milk
• green food coloring

For the Chocolate Glaze

• 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 1 cup)
• 5 Tablespoons butter

Instructions

For the Brownies:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13'' inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Chop the butter and the unsweetened chocolate into chunks and place together in a microwave safe bowl. 
3. Microwave on low power in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted. (You could also melt them over LOW heat in a saucepan, stirring constantly). Set aside to cool, stirring occasionally.
4. In a large bowl beat together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla.  Slowly add the melted chocolate, while stirring.
5. In a separate small bowl combine the flour and baking powder. Stir the flour into the chocolate batter, just until combined. Don't over-mix.
6. Pour batter into greased pan and bake for 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
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