Chewy Chocolate Mint Brownies - Sister Stephenson

These are the delicious brownies that were served at the Stake Activity Day on Saturday. (Rumor has it Jacque has an equally yummy recipe as well!)

Heat oven to 350. Grease 11x17 cookie sheet.

Layer #1
1 pkg chocolate mint cake mix
(or substitute devil's food cake mix with 1/2 tsp peppermint extract)
1/2 cup butter
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
1 egg

In large bowl, combine cake mix, butter, peppermint flavor & egg. Blend until crumbly. Press lightly in cookie sheet. Bake 6 minutes. It won't look done, but remove anyway. Drop on counter top so brownie layer will go flat. Cool.

Layer #2
1 envelop knox gelatin.
1/4 cup cool water
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 tsp peppermint extract
2-4 drops green food coloring

Dissolve gelatin in cool water until hydrated. In a bowl combine gelatin, powdered sugar, butter, shortening, peppermint and food coloring. Beat until smooth. Frost over the brownie layer. Chill until firm.

Layer #3
12 oz package semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 T butter

Melt 30-45 seconds in microwave. Quickly frost over frosting layer. Cool until firm. Cut into bars.

Note: I prefer to use peppermint oil that you can buy at any specialty kitchen store. It has a better flavor, but use half as much extract.