Mint Brownies

My new St. Patrick's Day tradition is making these yummy mint brownies.  They were delicious and disappeared quickly at my house!  

Ingredients for the brownie:

1 cup butter 

2 cup white sugar 

4 eggs
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray with Pam an 9x13 pan.

In a large saucepan, melt butter. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread batter into prepared pan.

Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Do not overcook.

Cool down for 1 hour and place in freezer for 45 min. so it will be easier to spread the mint frosting.

Mint Icing

• 5 Tbsp. margarine
• dash of salt
• 3 Tbsp. milk
• 1 Tbsp. light corn syrup
• 2 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp. mint extract {NOT peppermint!!}
• 2-3 drops green food coloring 

Prepare mint icing: Soften margarine. Add salt, corn syrup, and powdered sugar. Beat until smooth and fluffy. Add mint extract and food coloring. Mix. Add milk gradually until the consistency is a little thinner than cake frosting.

Once brownies have cooled down and have been placed in freezer for 30 minutes spread Mint icing on top. Return iced brownies to the freezer for about 30 minutes to stiffen the icing. Spread with a thin layer of chocolate icing. 

Chocolate icing {combine 2 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 cup butter, softened, 1/4 cup cocoa and 2-4 TBSP milk. Whisk.}