Chocolate Mint Brownies

     These are my favorite brownies.  I love the mint but Bryan likes me to make a section without. The brownie recipe and glaze are delish without the mint.

Chocolate Mint Brownies                                                                                                    

1 c butter                                                                                 1½ c flour

2 c sugar                                                                                  1 tsp salt

4 eggs                                                                                      2/3 c cocoa

2 tsp vanilla

     Cream butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla.  Add dry ingredients. Spread in greased and floured 10x15 inch pan.  Bake at 350* for 20 minutes.  Cool in fridge then frost with mint filling.

    Mint Filling

            1 lb. powdered sugar                                                  ½ -1 tsp. mint extract

            6 Tbsp melted butter                                                   2-3 drops red or green

            3 Tbsp. evaporated milk                                                       food coloring

                Combine all ingredients. Mixture will be very thick.  Spread on brownies and cool again in fridge.  Top with chocolate glaze

    Chocolate Glaze

            3 Tbsp butter                                                              ½ tsp vanilla

            3 Tbsp water                                                               1 ½ c powdered sugar

            3 Tbsp cocoa     

             Melt butter. Add cocoa and water.  Stir constantly. Do not boil.  Remove from heat.  Cool slightly.  Blend in 1 ½ c powdered sugar and vanilla.  Pour over top.