Mint Brownies

I am a lover of desserts especially those with mint flavors.  I just had to try this recipe, and I knew Nick would love it too since he is a big mint fan.  I made this for the Fall wreath party because it makes plenty to share!

BYU Mint Brownies

BROWNIE
1 c. margarine
1/2 c. cocoa
2 Tbsp. honey
4 eggs
2 c. sugar
1 3/4 c. flour
1/2 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped walnuts
12 oz. chocolate icing (Use your own icing recipe or purchase some chocolate frosting. You can also search the Internet for chocolate icing recipes.)

MINT ICING
5 Tbsp. margarine
dash of salt
3 Tbsp. milk
1 Tbsp. light corn syrup
2 1/3 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. mint extract
1-2 drops green food coloring

1. Melt margarine and mix in cocoa. Allow to cool. Add honey, eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well. Add nuts. Pour batter into a greased 9-by-13 baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool.

2. 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.

3. Spread mint icing over brownies. Place brownies in the freezer for a short time to stiffen the icing. Remove from the freezer and carefully add a layer of chocolate icing.




Here's the finished product:

*Note, after I made this rather large recipe.  I realized I could probably HALF the recipe next time if I don't want to eat brownies for weeks.  Also, I bet it would be just as good using a box mix with applesauce instead of oil (to cut the calories) and then just add the mint icing as directed.  Just a couple of after thoughts worth mentioning!