Chocolate Mint Squares

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   Preheat oven to 350*F and grease an 8-inch baking pan.

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   Bring a saucepan half full of water to a gentle simmer.

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   Place the unsweetened and semisweet chocolates and butter into a small heatproof bowl.

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   Set over simmering water.

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   Stir until melted and smooth.

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   Let cool briefly.

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   Ina bowl, sift together flour and baking soda, set aside.

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   In a separate bowl, combine brown and granulated sugars and eggs.

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   Using an electric mixer or wire whisk, beat until light and thick consistency, 7-8 minutes with the whisk or 2-3 minutes with a mixer.

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    Stir in 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract.

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    Then, stir into cooled chocolate mixture.

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    Add in flour mixture and mint chocolate chips, mixing until just incorporated.

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    Pour into prepped pan, and bake until top looks dry, about 30 minutes.

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    Meanwhile, put the confectioners sugar into a bowl and add milk until it forms a paste with a consistency of heavy cream.

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    Stir in remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of peppermint extract and a few drops of food coloring, if using.

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    When you take out the brownie cake, let it cool for 10 minutes.

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    Then spread frosting onto it and even out with a metal spatula and let cool.

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    Cut into 2-inch squares and store into covered containers at room temperature for 1 week

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.