CHOCOLATE MINT BROWNIES

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One of the best things about this recipe is that these mint chocolate brownies get moister if you leave them in the refrigerator for a day or two. The problem at our house is that no one can leave them alone for that long! -Helen Baines, Elkton, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

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. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 30 minutes (top of brownies will still appear wet). Cool on a wire rack. , 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. , For topping, melt chocolate chips and butter. Cool 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spread over filling. Chill. Cut into 72 bars. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.