Fudgy Mint Brownies

During March, lots of mint recipes are sure to be found.  One of the favorites around our house is my fudge mint brownies.  This easy, quick brownie has a layer of creamy mint filling sandwiched between the brownie layers, and the top is covered with a fudge icing.  And you can make a pan of brownies for less then $2.00.
First preheat your oven to 350 degrees and spray an 8 X 8 inch baking pan with baking spray.

You will need:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/3 cup cocoa
1/4 teas. salt
1/4 teas. baking powder
2 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teas. vanilla extract
10 small (0.6 oz each) chocolate covered peppermint patties
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 teas. corn syrup

In a medium bowl, shift together the flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder, and sugar.  Stir together well.

Stir in the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.

Pour 1/2 of the batter into the spray coated baking pan.

Cut the peppermint patties in half and layer the patties on the top of the batter.

Note:  I purchased a small bag of the peppermint candies from the dollar store for $1.00 and it had enough for the brownies, (no need to buy a big bag at the store).

Pour the remaining batter over the top of the peppermint patties.

Bake for 20 - 25 minutes @ 350 degrees.

Remove the brownies from the oven and allow to cool for at least 20 minutes on a wire rack.

In a small bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips.  Stir well until nice and smooth.

You can do this in the microwave or on the stove top.  I just do it in the microwave for 30 seconds.

Note:  You can also substitute bittersweet chocolate chips for the semisweet chips. Just be sure to taste and see if you need more corn syrup for sweetness.

 Add in the corn syrup and stir well.

Allow to cool, until no longer hot, but still loose and spreadable.

Spread the icing over the brownies.

 Chill until firm.

Cut and enjoy !

 As you can see, when you bite into the brownie, you get a delicious layer of the creamy peppermint filling between the browning layers, and the fudge icing is a wonderful compliment to the brownie.

Give this minty brownie a try.

Enjoy !