BYU Mint Brownies

 

 

Happy St. Patricks Day!

Welcome to my very first blog post of the "Delicious World of Food." My sister Heather sweetandsavorytooth.com recommended I make these yummy brownies that she indulged in while attending BYU. They're pretty simple and will be the ultimate satisfaction to your sweet tooth. Just pop one of these pieces of heaven in your mouth and you will be good to go. For the brownie I used a recipe found on BYUmagazine.com but I suggest just using your favorite brownie recipe or box mix. The mint frosting is one my sister found in the BYU cookbook.

Enjoy and don’t forget the milk!

 

Recipe:

1 (20 oz) box brownie mix

1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

12 oz. chocolate frosting

 

MINT FROSTING

5 tablespoons butter, softened

dash of salt

1 tablespoon light corn syrup

2 1/3 cups powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon mint extract

3 tablespoons milk

green or blue food coloring (optional)

 

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, prepare the brownie mix according to package directions. Once the mix is combined thoroughly, add the walnuts and then spread batter in a 9x13 pan. Bake according to package directions.

 

To make mint frosting, combine the butter, salt, corn syrup and powdered sugar. Beat until smooth and creamy. Add the mint extract and food coloring. Mix in and then add the milk gradually until the frosting is a little more runny than cake frosting.

 

Spread the mint frosting over the cooled brownies and then place in the freezer for a short time to stiffen. Take brownies out of freezer and carefully add a layer of chocolate frosting over top. For easier spreading, heat chocolate frosting in the microwave.