Minty Fudge Brownies

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 1/4 cups flour, unbleached
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 tablespoons water
• 10 ounces mint chocolate chips
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 325° f and grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.
• 2 in a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
• 3 in medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter and water; bring just to a boil then remove from heat.
• 4 add mint-chocolate chips and vanilla extract; stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth.
• 5 transfer to a large bowl and let cool slightly (so you don't cook the eggs).
• 6 add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• 7 stir in flour mixture gently (be sure not to overmix).
• 8 stir in nuts, if using.
• 9 spread into prepared pan.
• 10 bake for 28-32 minutes.
• 11 cool completely in pan on a wire rack.