PEPPERMINT BROWNIES

[Kitchen Witch]

PPPERMINT BROWNIES

2 squares baking chocolate
1/2 c. margarine
2 eggs
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. flour
1 t. vanilla extract
1/2 c. pecans

1 c. confectioners sugar
1 T. milk
1 square baking chocolate
1 T. margarine
Green food coloring
3/4 t. peppermint flavoring

Melt 2 squares chocolate and margarine in saucepan over low heat or in glass bowl in microwave.

Combine eggs, sugar, flour, vanilla and pecans in bowl; mix well. Stir in chocolate mixture.

Pour into greased 8-inch square baking dish.

Bake in preheated 300* F. oven for 25 minutes or microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes, turning 3 times.

Let stand until completely cool.

Combine confectioners sugar, milk, peppermint flavoring and a few drops of food coloring; beat until smooth. Spread over cooled brownies. Chill in refrigerator.

Melt 1 square chocolate and 1 T. margarine in saucepan or microwave. Drizzle over peppermint layer. Cool. Cut into squares.