PEPPERMINT STICK BROWNIES

Peppermint Stick Brownies image

Provided by Chef SusanNicole

Time 35m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup milk
3/4 cup mint chocolate chips
1 cup walnuts
2 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares
1/4 cup butter
3 1/3 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 -4 tablespoons hot water
1/2 cup broken peppermint stick candy (or coarsely crushed striped round peppermint candies)

Steps:

In a medium bowl stir together flour, baking powder, and baking soda; set aside.
In a large saucepan combine the sugar, butter and cocoa powder. Cook over medium heat till butter melts, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
Add eggs and vanilla. Using a wooden spoon, LIGHTLY beat just till combined (DON'T OVERBEAT).
Add the flour mixture and milk alternately to the chocolate mixture, beating after each addition. Stir in the chocolate pieces and nuts. Spread batter into a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
Bake in a 350°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or till a wooden toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
Fudge frosting: In a small heavy saucepan melt unsweetened chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in sifted powdered sugar and vanilla. Stir in enough hot water (2 to 4 tbsp) to make a soft spreading consistency.
Sprinkle with crushed peppermint. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 19.7, Sodium 50.5, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 14.9, Protein 1.7