Thursday, July 17, 2008

Chocolate Mint Brownies

1 Box Brownie Mix

CHOCOLATE TOPPING:
1 T Shortening
4 Hershey bars (1.55 oz each)

MINT FROSTING:
1/2 C Butter
1 lb (4 C) Powdered sugar
1/4 t peppermint flavor
2-3 drops green food coloring

Directions:
Make brownies according to directions. Cool completely.
Melt butter in microwave. Whip in powdered sugar; add enough water to reach spreading consistency. Add peppermint flavor and food coloring. Frost brownies and cool in the refrigerator. Melt Hershey bars and shortening over LOW heat on the stove stirring constantly. Spread onto cooled icing. Cut into 2x2 inch squares before chocolate sets up. Cool and wrap with Saran wrap. May be frozen into pan.

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