Friday, September 13, 2013

BYU Mint Brownies

1 c. margarine - ½ c. cocoa - 2 Tbsp. honey - 4 eggs - 2 c. sugar 1 3/4 c. flour - ½ Tbsp. baking powder -½ tsp. salt 1 c. chopped walnuts 12 oz. chocolate icing

MINT ICING
5 Tbsp. margarine- dash of salt - 3 Tbsp. milk 1 Tbsp. light corn syrup - 2 1/3 c. powdered sugar½ tsp. mint extract - 1-2 drops green food coloring1. Melt margarine and mix in cocoa. Allow to cool. Add honey, eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well. Add nuts. Pour batter into a greased 9-by-13 baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool.2. Prepare mint icing: Soften margarine. Add salt, corn syrup, and powdered sugar. Beat until smooth and fluffy. Add mint extract and food coloring. Mix. Add milk gradually until the consistency is a little thinner than cake frosting.

3. Spread mint icing over brownies. Place brownies in the freezer for a short time to stiffen the icing. Remove from the freezer and carefully add a layer of chocolate icing.