Layered Mint Chocolate Brownies

I know that it has been so long since I have posted. I won't bore with you a million excuses why (all of which are totally valid) ,but life has been happening here. But my first post back is a good one, I promise you that.


So many good things happening all at once with these babies. A layer of brownies, then a layer of icing , and then a layer of chocolate. So much goodness wrapped up in one!

I got this recipe from the "Worldwide Ward Cookbook". As soon as I saw it I knew I had to make it. I have made it several times and it is always a fav.




Mix;
Butter
Cocoa
Sugar



Add;
Eggs, one at a time

Beating well after each one




Stir in
Flour




Pour into a greased 9X13 pan.

Bake at 350 for 25 minutes. (Make sure that the center is done)

Let cool completely

Mix;

Butter

Powdered sugar

Add;

Milk, add only enough to make a smooth consistency.

Add,

Mint Extract

Green Food Coloring

(You can change the color and the flavoring that you use depending on what you want)

I have actually contemplated doubling this layer, just because it is so good. But I haven't yet.

Spread over brownie layer.

Refrigerate until firm

Melt,

Chocolate Chips

Butter

Stir.

Pour over frosted brownie, spreading to cover.

Refrigerate until topping is set

Oh look at that layer of icing.

Layered Mint Chocolate Brownies

Brownie:

1 cup butter, melted

2/3 cup cocoa powder

2 cup sugar

4 eggs

1 1/2 cup flour

Mix butter, cocoa, and sugar; add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each one. Stir in flour. Spread into a greased 9X13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Let cool completely.

Mint Frosting:

1/2 cup butter, softened

2 cups powdered sugar

1-3 tbsp milk

1/2 tsp mint extract

green food coloring

Mix butter and powdered sugar. Add only enough milk to make a smooth consistency. Add mint extract and enough food coloring to make a light green color. The frosting will be thick. Spread over brownie layer. Refrigerate until firm.

Chocolate Topping:

1 1/2 chocolate chips

1/2 cup butter

Melt chips and butter in micorwave to 2-3 minutes. Stir well to combine. Pour over frosted layer and spread to cover completely. Refrigerate until topping is set and hardened.

Let brownies sit at room tempurature for 10 mionutes before cutting. Cut with a sharp knife.