1992 3rd Place: Chocolate Mint Sticks Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
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- 1 c. Butter, softened
- 2 c. Granulated sugar
- 4 x Large eggs
- 2 tsp Vanilla
- 4 ounce Unsweetened chocolate,
- Melted
- 1 c. Unsifted all-purpose flour
- 3/4 c. Minced pecans or possibly walnuts
- 2 c. Confectioners' sugar
- 4 Tbsp. Butter or possibly margarine,
- Softened
- 2 Tbsp. Lowfat milk
- 1/2 tsp Peppermint extract
- 1 x -2 drops green food
- Coloring, if you like
- 2 ounce Sweetened chocolate
- 2 Tbsp. Butter or possibly margarine
Directions
- Preparation Time: 25 min
- Cooking Time: 30 min
- 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13-by-9-inch baking pan.
- 2. With an electric mixer, cream the butter, granulated sugar, Large eggs and vanilla till light, 2 min. Add in the chocolate and mix well.
- Stop the mixer and mix in the flour then the nuts.
- 3. Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake just till a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 min. Cold completely.
- 4. For the filling, mix all ingredients till smooth. Spread in an even layer over the cooled brownies.
- 5. For the glaze, heat chocolate with butter; mix well. Pour over filling and gently tilt pan so glaze covers the entire surface.
- Chill till glaze is set; cut into squares or possibly sticks. For holiday cookie trays, cut the brownies into small squares and decorate them with holiday finery.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 127g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 554 | |
| Calories from Fat 285 | 51% |
| Total Fat 32.9g | 41% |
| Saturated Fat 18.72g | 75% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 126mg | 42% |
| Sodium 178mg | 7% |
| Potassium 178mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 66.31g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.0g | 10% |
| Sugars 53.57g | 36% |
| Protein 5.61g | 9% |
