Peppermint brownies

Servings: 8-10

Ingredients:

• Your favorite boxed brownie mix plus ingredients the directions call for
• 1/2 cup green and red chocolate morsels
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 12 peppermint Hershey’s Kisses, chopped
• 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
• 3 candy canes, crushed
• Chocolate sauce

Preparation:

Mix together your brownie mix according to box directions and stir in the 1/2 cup green and red chocolate morsels. While the brownies are baking and cooling, beat in a large bowl with mixer until creamy and smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Mix in the peppermint extract. Stir in the chopped Hershey’s Kisses. Spread the frosting over the cooled brownies. Sprinkle the crushed candy canes over the frosting. Drizzle on the chocolate sauce. Cut into squares and serve.

Irene Milito