z z wrote:

>I have never really liked them. My
> coworker makes those "flour-less"
> brownies made with beans and hers are
> ok. I do remember as a child someone
> served brownies that have the layered
> frosting on them, with a strong mint
> flavored layer that was white-those I
> loved because of the mint.

I really enjoy good homemade brownies, but do NOT like them from a mix,
IMO.

This is the Chocolate Mint Brownies recipe I use and we love them!

1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 tsp. salt
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 can (16 oz.) chocolate-flavored syrup
1 cup sugar

Filling:
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. mint extract
3 drops green food coloring

Topping:
1 pkg. (10 oz.) mint chocolate chips
9 tbsp. butter

Combine the first 7 ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Beat at medium
speed for 3 minutes. Pour batter into greased 13 x 9" baking pan. Bake
at 350º for 30 minutes. (top of brownies will appear wet), Cool
completely. Beat filling ingredients in a medium bowl until creamy.
Spread over cooled brownies and refrigerate until set.
For topping, melt mint chips and 9 tbsp. butter in small saucepan over
low heat. Let cool for about 30 minutes, or until lukewarm, stirring
occasionally. Spread over filling. Chill before cutting. Store in the
the refrigerator.
NOTE: These brownies get moister if you can leave them in the
refrigerator for a day, or two, but we're never able to do that!

Judy