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Gourmet Mint Brownies

Serves: 36

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Prep Time: 30 minutes (ready in 2 hours 15 minutes) - Yield: 36 brownies


   FILLING
   1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
   1/4 cup sugar
   1 egg
   1 teaspoon peppermint extract
   4 drops green food coloring
   BROWNIES
   1 cup margarine or butter
   4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, cut into pieces
   2 cups sugar
   2 teaspoons vanilla extract
   4 eggs
   1 cup all-purpose flour
   FROSTING
   2 tablespoons margarine or butter
   2 tablespoons corn syrup
   2 tablespoons water
   2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, cut into pieces
   1 teaspoon vanilla extract
   1 cup powdered sugar


1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 13x9-inch pan. In small bowl, combine cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar; beat until smooth. Add 1 egg, mint extract and food color; mix well. Set aside.

2. In large saucepan, melt 1 cup margarine and 4 oz. chocolate over very low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; cool 15 minutes or until slightly cooled.

3. Stir 2 cups sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla into chocolate mixture. Add 4 eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in flour; mix well. Spread in greased and floured pan. Carefully spoon filling over brownie mixture. Lightly swirl filling into brownie mixture.

4. Bake at 350°F. for 45 to 50 minutes or until set. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled.

5. In medium saucepan, combine 2 tablespoons margarine, corn syrup and water; bring to a rolling boil. Remove from heat. Add 2 oz. chocolate; stir until melted. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and powdered sugar; beat until smooth. Frost cooled brownies. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.

High Altitude (above 3500 feet): No change.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1 Brownie * Calories: 190 * Calories from Fat: 100 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 11 g 17% * Saturated Fat: 4 g 20% * Cholesterol: 35 mg 12% * Sodium: 95 mg 4% * Total Carbohydrate: 21 g 7% * Dietary Fiber: 1 g 3% * Sugars: 16 g * Protein: 2 g * Vitamin A: 8% * Vitamin C: 0% * Calcium: 0% * Iron: 4% * Dietary Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1 Fruit, 2 Fat or 1 1/2 Carbohydrate, 2 Fat

See Cook's Note: Tips for Making Bar Cookies

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