Mint Brownies

These are a St. Patrick’s Day tradition in my family.  I know a lot of people know them as BYU brownies.

Brownies

1c. margarine
2 1/2 sq. choc. or 6 Tbsp. cocoa –melt together
2 C. sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 C. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. peppermint extract
3/4 c. nuts

Frost with:
6 Tbsp. butter
4 Tbsp. cream or milk
2 C. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. peppermint extract
1/2 tsp. green food color
and let set in refrigerator

Melt 1 pkg. choc. chips
3 Tbsp. butter
Melt over hot water, then frost over mint layer.