CHOC MINT SLICES

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Provided by LYNNE HOOK

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

BASE
1 (18.2oz box duncan hines dark chocolate fudge brownies
1 large egg
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
FILLING
¾ cup unsalted butter, chopped, room temperature
¾ cup confectioner's sugar
1 1/2 teas powdered gelatine
1/3 cup boiling water
1 1/2teas peppermint essence (test taste & add more if desired)
green food coloring
TOPPING
8 ozs dark chocolate
2 teas vegetable oil

Steps:

1. Grease 8insx12ins rectangular slice pan. Line with parchment paper, extending paper above pan edges.
2. Mix brownie mixture as directed on pack, using egg, water & vegetable oil. Smooth into prepared tin & cook in 350F oven for 20 mins, so still soft when taken from oven (or only cook for ¾ time stated on box if using different brand). Let cool completely.
3. FILLING Beat butter & sugar in a small bowl with electric mixer until light & fluffy. Meanwhile, sprinkle gelatine over water in a small heatproof jug. Stand jug in a saucepan of simmering water & stir until dissolved.
4. With mixer running, gradually beat warm gelatine mixture into butter mixture until thick & creamy. Beat in peppermint essence to your taste & tint green with coloring. Spread evenly over cooled chocolate base.
5. TOPPING Melt chocolate & oil & mix until smooth. Cool for 5 minutes. Spread over peppermint filling. Stand at room temperature until set. Lift slice out of pan. Cut into squares. Bon Appetit!