Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter
2 ozs unsweetened chocolate
1 cup sugar
1/4 tsp peppermint extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup unsifted all-purpose flour
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted nuts (optional)
Icing:
2 Tbls butter, room temperature
3/4 tsp peppermint extract
1 cup sifted confectioners sugar
1 Tbls cream
Glaze:
1 Tbls butter
1 oz. unsweetened chocolate
Glaze:
In a double boiler or in a microwave, melt together the chocolate and butter. Drizzle this over the icing. Refrigerate 'til well-chilled. Cut into 3/4 inch X 2 inch sticks.
Icing:
Beat butter, peppermint, sugar, and cream in a small bowl. Spread on brownies.
Instructions:
Line an 8-inch square pan with foil; lightly butter bottom and sides. In a double boiler or in a microwave, melt butter and chocolate. Stir in sugar and peppermint extract. Add beaten eggs, stirring until smooth. Add flour and salt; stir in nuts. Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Cool. Lift brownies from pan by foil edges and frost.
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