Mint Brownie Dessert by Zarnak Sidhwa

Ingredients:

• Caster sugar 1 cup
• Butter 1/2 cup
• Eggs 4
• Chocolate syrup 1-1/2 cups
• Flour 1 cup
• Icing sugar 2 cups
• Butter 1/2 cup
• Mint essence 1 tsp
• Butter 6 tbsp
• Chocolate 1 cup

Method:

1. Beat 1/2 butter and sugar until smooth
2. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in chocolate syrup.
3. Stir in flour until just blended.
4. Spread batter evenly into greased 9x13 baking dish.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes at 180 degrees C or until top springs back when lightly touched.
6. Cool completely in pan.
7. In small bowl, beat icing sugar, 1/2 cup butter and mint essence until smooth.
8. Pread evenly over cooled brownies, then chill until set.
9. Melt remaining 6 tbsp butter and chocolate, stirring occasionally until smooth.
10. Allow to cool slightly, then spread over top of mint layer.
11. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares.