Chocolate Mint Layer Brownies

from Marta Writes

makes 24 servings


1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) plus 6 TBS. butter, divided

2 cups granulated sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
4 eggs
3/4 cup cocoa
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 2/3 cups powdered sugar
1 TBS. plus 1 tsp. water
1 tsp. mint extract
4 drops green food color
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9x13 baking pan.

2. Place 1 cup (2 sticks) butter in large microwave-safe bowl; cover. Microwave for two minutes or until melted. Stir in granulated sugar and vanilla. Add eggs; beat well. Add cocoa, flour, and baking powder; beat until well blended. Pour batter into pan.
3. Bake 30-35 minutes. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
4. Prepare mint cream center by combining powdered sugar, 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, water, mint extract and food color. Beat until smooth. Spread evenly on brownie. Cover; refrigerate until cold.
5. Prepare chocolate glaze by placing remaining 6 TBS. butter and chocolate chips in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave 1 minute or until mixture is smooth when stirred. Cool slightly; pour over chilled dessert. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Cover; refrigerate leftover dessert.