Mint Brownies

from AmyLou

1 1/2 c butter

3/4 c cocoa

6 eggs

2 1/2 c sugar

1/4 c flour

1 c chopped nuts (optional)

In a saucepan, melt butter and mix in cocoa. Transfer to a mixing bowl and beat in sugar, add eggs one at a time. Add flour, salt and nuts. Spread evenly on a greased, rimmed cookie sheet. Bake for 25 minutes at 350 F. Cool.

Mint Frosting:

1 stick butter

4 c powdered sugar

5-6 Tbsp light cream or milk

1 1/4 tsp mint extract

2 drops of green or red food coloring

Beat ingredients together until creamy. Spread on cooled brownies. Place in freezer while you prepare chocolate frosting.

Chocolate Frosting:

1 stick butter

1/2 c cocoa

3 c powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla

4 - 5 Tbsp milk

Melt butter. Add cocoa. Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla. Add milk until smooth. Frosting is thin but gets thicker when it sets. Spread over mint frosting.