Chocolate Mint Brownies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 4 eggs
• 16 ounces chocolate syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sugar

Filling

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
• 3 drops green food coloring

Topping

• 10 ounces mint chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup butter, plus
• 1 tablespoon butter

Directions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the first seven ingredients.

2. 2

   Beat at medium speed for 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Pour batter into a greased 13x9x2" baking pan.

4. 4

   Bake at 350 for 30 minutes (top of brownies will still appear wet).

5. 5

   Cool completely on a wire rack.

6. 6

   In a mixing bowl, combine the filling ingredients until creamy.

7. 7

   Spread over cooled brownies.

8. 8

   Refrigerate until set.

9. 9

   For the topping, melt chocolate chips and butter.

10. 10

    Let cool for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

11. 11

    Spread over filling and chill.

12. 12

    Cut into squares.

13. 13

    Store in refrigerator.