Melt In Your Mouth Mint Brownies Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a microwave, melt unsweetened chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and salt. Stir in chocolate mixture. Gradually add flour, mixing well. Fold in mint candies., Spread into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until blended. In a microwave, melt baking chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Beat into cream cheese mixture. Add extract and, if desired, food coloring. Fold in mint candies. Spread over brownie layer. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours., For ganache, place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; stir with a whisk until smooth. Cool slightly., Spread ganache over filling. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set. Remove rim from pan.

Steps:

• Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Spread into a 9x13 inch pan and bake as directed.
• Unwrap mint wafer candies while brownies are baking in the oven. When the brownies are done, place mint wafer candies side by side onto the top of the hot brownies and let them sit for a minute to soften. Using a knife or spatula, gently swirl melted candy over surface of brownies. Allow to cool a few hours so the candy hardens. Cut into bars.