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Mint in the Mix Brownies
Makes 16 brownies
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These fudgy brownies with just a hint of mint will disappear right before you eyes!
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Ingredients
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3/4
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cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter
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4
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squares (1 ounce each) semi-sweet chocolate
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1
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package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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1
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cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
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3
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large eggs, divided
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1
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cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
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1/4
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teaspoon mint extract
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1/2
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teaspoon baking powder
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1/4
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teaspoon salt
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1
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teaspoon vanilla extract
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1
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cup "M&M's"® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Baking Bits, divided
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Chocolate Glaze (recipe follows)
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease 8×8×2-inch baking pan; set aside. In small saucepan melt butter and chocolate over low heat. Remove from heat; set aside. In small bowl beat cream cheese and 2 tablespoons sugar until well blended. Beat in 1 egg, 1 tablespoon flour and mint extract; set aside. In large bowl beat remaining 2 eggs and remaining 1 cup sugar until light; blend in 1 cup flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in chocolate mixture, vanilla and 1/2 cup "M&M's"® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Baking Bits. Spread chocolate mixture in prepared pan. Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture over chocolate mixture; swirl with knife to marble. Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until firm in center. Cool completely on wire rack. Prepare Chocolate Glaze. Drizzle over brownies; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup "M&M's"® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Baking Bits. Cut into bars. Store in tightly covered container.
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Chocolate Glaze
In small saucepan over low heat combine 4 teaspoons water and 1 tablespoon butter until it comes to a boil. Stir in 4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder. Gradually stir in 1/2 cup powdered sugar until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract. Let glaze cool slightly.
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© © Mars, Incorporated 2008
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