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Irish Chocolate Mint Squares




Source of Recipe


Little Shamrock's
Irish Chocolate Mint Squares

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Irish Chocolate Mint Squares

1-1/2 c. (3 sticks) plus 6 tbsp. butter or margarine, divided
2 c. granulated sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
4 eggs
1 c. all purpose flour
3/4 c. cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2-2/3 c. powdered sugar
1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. water
1 tbsp. mint extract
4 drops green food coloring
1 c. semisweet chocolate chips

Oven 350F

Heat oven to 350F. Grease 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan.

Place two sticks butter in large microwave safe bowl; cover. Microwave at HIGH two minutes or until melted. Stir in granulated sugar and vanilla. Add eggs; beat well. Add flour, cocoa and baking powder; beat until well blended. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.

Prepare mint cream center by combining powdered sugar, one stick butter, water, mint extract and food coloring in large bowl. Beat until smooth. Spread evenly on brownies. Cover; refrigerate until cold.

Prepare chocolate glaze by placing remaining 6 tbsp. butter and chocolate chips in small microwave safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH one minute or until mixture is smooth when stirred. Cool slightly; pour over chilled bars. Cover; refrigerate at least one hour before serving. Cover; refrigerate leftovers.

Yield: 24 bars