Chocolate Mint Brownies

Chocolate Mint Brownies

1 box (1 lb 2.3 oz) fudge brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box
Filling
4 cups powdered sugar
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
8 to 10 drops green food color

Frosting

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup whipping cream

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 13 x 9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray. Make and bake brownie mix as directed on box for 13 x 9-inch pan using water, oil and eggs. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

In large bowl, beat all filling ingredients on medium speed until smooth. Spread over cooled brownies. Refrigerate about 1 hour before frosting.

In small saucepan, melt chocolate chips, 1/4 cup butter and the cream over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; cool 10 minutes. Pour over filling. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until chocolate is set. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.