Minty Fudgy Brownies Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325° F and grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.
• In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
• In medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter and water; bring JUST TO A BOIL then remove from heat.
• Add mint-chocolate chips and vanilla extract; stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth.
• Transfer to a large bowl and let cool slightly (so you don't cook the eggs).
• Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Stir in flour mixture gently (be sure not to overmix).
• Stir in nuts, if using.
• Spread into prepared pan.
• Bake for 28-32 minutes.
• Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees, prepare an 8x8-inch pan by spraying it with a light coating of non-stick spray.
• Add the melted butter, water, eggs and peppermint extract to the brownie mix. Do not overmix.
• Pour the batter into pan and bake for for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the center comes out clean. Allow brownie to cool before frosting.
• Peppermint Buttercream Frosting.
• Beating together 1 cup of powdered sugar and softened butter with an electric mixer.
• Mix in another 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, add 1 tablespoon of milk, and both extracts.
• Mix frosting until smooth.
• Chocolate Frosting:.
• Bring 1/3 cup milk and 1/4 cup butter to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• Pour the chocolate chips into a heat-safe bowl.
• When the milk and butter come to a boil, pour over the chocolate chips and let it sit for a couple minutes.
• Add the vanilla extract and whisk until smooth.
• Use an electric mixer to beat in 1 cup powdered sugar until the frosting is smooth.
• Spread the white frosting on the cooled brownie first. Follow with the chocolate frosting. Feel free to use extra decorative frosting to add to the presentation.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, cocoa and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. , Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until the top is dry and the center is set, 25-30 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar.