Eldona's Famous Peppermint Brownies

This was your Great grandma Roberts’ recipe, I only made them famous.

Melt 2 cubes butter in large bowl in microwave.  If hot, cool a bit then add 1/2 C cocoa powder and stir in.

Beat in: 2 C sugar

             2 tsp vanilla

             4 eggs

Stir in 1 ½ C flour

          1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Bake in greased jelly roll pan. (15X10X3/4).  If you wish thicker brownies use 9X13 pan.

Bake 350 degrees 20 Min. Cool

Frosting

1/4 C butter

2 ¼  C powdered sugar

3 Tablespoons milk

1 ¼  tsp peppermint extract

5 drops green food coloring (optional)

Beat the butter until light.  Beat in the powdered sugar, milk, extract and food coloring.  Spread over the cooled brownies.  Let set until firm.

Chocolate Frosting

4 Tbsp. Butter

2 squares Bakers chocolate- Or use dipping chocolate

Melt together, stir well, cover mint layer.  May need to set up in refrigerator.

When well set, cut into sticks.