Mint Brownies

Fudge Mint Brownies

1 ½ c. margarine

3 c. sugar

3 tsp. vanilla

6 eggs

¾ c. cocoa

2 ¼ c. flour

1 c. nuts (optional)

Melt Margarine, stir in cocoa and sugar.  Cool, so its not too hot to add eggs.  Blend in eggs, one at a time.  Stir in vanilla, flour, and nuts.  Mix well.  Spread in jelly roll pan and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.  Cool.

Mint Frosting:

3 c. powdered sugar

¼ c. margarine

½ tsp. peppermint extract

5 drops green food coloring

*I usually add a little milk

Mix all together and frost in thin layer on top of  brownies.

Fudge Frosting:

½ c. margarine

3 ½ Tbsp. cocoa

1/3 c. milk

1 lb. powdered sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

2/3 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Combine margarine, cocoa, and milk in a saucepan, heat slowly and bring to a boil.  Remove from heat.  Add remaining ingredients, beat well and spread over mint layer while the fudge frosting is still warm.  Add chopped nuts if desired.