Mint Sundae Brownie Squares

Mint Sundae Brownie Squares 


The brownie mix helps save time but please see below for an excellent brownie recipe to use for this dessert. If you choose to use a brownie mix, simply follow the directions given. If you prefer home-made, simply follow steps 3 and 4 from the first recipe after you have made your own fudge brownies.

Ingredients

• 1 package fudge brownie mix (13-inch x 9-inch pan size)
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
• 4 drops green food coloring, optional
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
• 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 jar (16 ounces) hot fudge ice cream topping, warmed
• 1/3 cup chopped salted peanuts (if desired)

Directions Using Brownie Mix

1. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Stir in walnuts.
2. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 23-27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not over bake). Cool on a wire rack.
3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the milk, extract and food coloring if desired. Fold in whipped cream and chocolate chips. Spread over brownie layer. Cover and freeze for several hours or overnight.
4. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before cutting. Drizzle brownies with ice cream topping; sprinkle with peanuts if desired. Please remember that many people are allergic to peanuts! Yield: 15 servings.

Home-Made Fudge Brownies - rich and delicious
 
Ingredients

• 7 oz - 99 percent cocoa chocolate or unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 3/4 c butter
• 1/4 c water
• 1 c granulated sugar
• 3/4 c packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 1/3 c all-purpose flour
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Lightly grease a 9x9x2 inch baking pan. Set pan aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large microwave-safe mixing bowl, combine chocolate, butter and water. Microwave, uncovered,  on 100 percent power (high) for 2 to 3 minutes or until butter is melted, stirring once or twice. 
3. Remove bowl from microwave and stir until chocolate is completely melted. If desired, you can combine chocolate, butter and water in a medium saucepan and heat (stirring) over low heat until chocolate is melted. Transfer to mixing bowl.
4. Beat in granulated sugar and brown sugar with electric mixer on low to medium speed until combined. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat on "medium" for 2 minutes. Add flour, salt and cinnamon.  Beat on low speed until combined.
5.  Spread batter in prepared pan. Bake for approximately 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Allow to cool.
6. Follow steps 3 and 4 in previous recipe.

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