Carefree Mermaid - Travels & Culinary Tales

Step 1

1 Pre heat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

2 Spray an 11x7 inch Pyrex dish evenly with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 3

3 In a large microwave safe bowl add 8 tbsp butter & bittersweet chocolate chunks.

Step 4

4 Microwave in 15-30 sec intervals for about 1 minute or until melted, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

5 Remove from microwave.

Step 6

6 Gradually add unsweetened cocoa powder. Stirring as you go.

Step 7

7 Next, add the light brown sugar and the all purpose flour. Mix well.

Step 8

8 Then, add the vanilla extract, 1 tbsp peppermint extract, eggs, and salt to the bowl. Mix together until everything is smooth.

Step 9

9 Fold in ½ cup of mini chocolate chips.

Step 10

10 Pour brownie batter into greased dish.

Step 11

11 Place in oven for about 25 minutes, turning dish around halfway through cooking time (To ensure it cooks evenly.).

Step 12

12 Brownies are done when an inserted toothpick cones out mostly clean. They will be a little fudgey and you don’t want to over cook them.

Step 13

13 Allow brownies to cool fully before frosting.

Step 14

14 Once cool, spread brownies evenly with frosting and top with the remaining mini chocolate chips! You can make the frosting ahead of time or while the brownies are baking.

Step 15

15 To make the frosting:

Step 16

16 In a large bowl combine 32 oz of frosting (or 2 16 oz pre made containers), 2 tbsp softened butter, a pinch of salt, and 1-2 tbsp peppermint extract.

Step 17

17 Mix well.

Step 18

18 Next, add the green food coloring - 2 drops at a time until you have reached the desired color of green. This took about 5 drops total. Place frosting in fridge to thicken up.