Delight your guests with Chocolate AND
Mint in a terrific brownie!
Moist and
Minty Brownies
1 1/4 cups all-purpose
flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter OR margarine
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 cups (9-ounces) NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate
Morsels, divided use
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 (16-ounce) container prepared vanilla frosting
1 (4 1/2-ounce) tube chocolate decorating icing
For Brownies: Combine
flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Combine sugar, butter
and water in medium saucepan. Bring just to a boil, over medium
heat, stirring constantly; remove from heat. (Or, combine granulated
sugar, butter and water in medium, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave
on HIGH (100%) power for 3 minutes, stirring halfway through
cooking time. Stir until smooth.)
Add 1 cup morsels, peppermint
extract and vanilla extract; stir until smooth. Add eggs one
at a time, stirring well after each addition. Stir in flour mixture
and remaining morsels. Spread into greased 9-inch-square baking
pan.
Bake in preheated 350°
F. oven for 20 to 30 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely
(center will sink) in pan on wire rack.
For Frosting: Spread vanilla
frosting over brownie. Squeeze chocolate icing in parallel lines
over frosting. Drag wooden pick through chocolate icing to feather.
Let stand until frosting is set. Cut into bars.
Makes 16 brownies.
Recipe and photograph are
the property of Nestlé® and Meals.com, used with permission.
