Chocolate-Mint Brownie Tart

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   Preheat oven to 350F.

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   Unfold crust into 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom.

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   Fold overhang in and press firmly to sides.

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   Using fingertips, press sides up to form raised edge * inch above pan sides.

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   Pierce crust all over with fork.

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   Freeze 5 minutes.

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   Bake crust until golden, about 22 minutes.

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   Cool.

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   Maintain oven temperature.

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    Melt butter in heavy small saucepan over low heat; pour into large bowl.

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    Add brownie mix, 5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon water, egg and peppermint extract; whisk to blend.

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    Stir in packet of chocolate chips, if included in brownie mix.

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    Spoon batter into crust.

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    Bake until tester inserted into center comes out with some moist crumbs still attached, about 45 minutes.

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    Let stand on rack while preparing chocolate toppings.

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    Whisk 3/4 cup semisweet chips and 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons water in heavy small saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth.

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    Remove from heat.

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    Combine white baking chips with 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon water in another heavy small saucepan.

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    Whisk over low heat until melted and smooth.

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    Remove from heat.

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    Spoon melted semisweet chocolate by tablespoonfuls onto warm brownie in 7 or 8 pools, spacing evenly.

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    Spoon melted white chips into remaining spaces to cover brownie.

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    Using tip of knife, swirl chocolates.

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    Let cool at room temperature in pan on rack until top is set, about 2 hours.

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    (Can be made 1 day ahead.

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    Cover; let stand at room temperature.)

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    Remove tart pan sides.

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    Garnish with mint.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.