Grasshopper Brownies

Prep time: 35 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Yield: 48 bars
Ingredients
BROWNIES
1 package Pillsbury Classic Fudge Brownie
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup Crisco Vegetable Oil
2 large eggs
FILLING
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 (3 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon mint extract
Green food color (optional)
FROSTING
1 (6 oz.) package semi-sweet chocolate chips (1 cup)
1/3 cup butter or margarine
Directions
Heat oven to 350F. Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, combine all brownie ingredients. Beat 50 strokes by hand. Spread in greased pan. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes or until set. Cool completely.
In medium bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add remaining filling ingredients. Beat until smooth. Spread evenly over cooled brownies.
Place frosting ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. Stir. Microwave an additional 10 to 15 seconds as needed until melted. Stir until smooth. Pour evenly over filling. Spread carefully to cover.
Refrigerate 1 hour before cutting into bars. Garnish as desired. Store in refrigerator.
High Altitude: (Above 3500 Ft.)
See brownie mix package directions.
Grasshopper Brownies
Prep time: 35 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Yield: 48 bars
Ingredients
BROWNIES
1 package Pillsbury Classic Fudge Brownie
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup Crisco Vegetable Oil
2 large eggs
FILLING
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 (3 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon mint extract
Green food color (optional)
FROSTING
1 (6 oz.) package semi-sweet chocolate chips (1 cup)
1/3 cup butter or margarine
Directions
Heat oven to 350F. Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, combine all brownie ingredients. Beat 50 strokes by hand. Spread in greased pan. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes or until set. Cool completely.
In medium bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add remaining filling ingredients. Beat until smooth. Spread evenly over cooled brownies.
Place frosting ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. Stir. Microwave an additional 10 to 15 seconds as needed until melted. Stir until smooth. Pour evenly over filling. Spread carefully to cover.
Refrigerate 1 hour before cutting into bars. Garnish as desired. Store in refrigerator.
High Altitude: (Above 3500 Ft.)
See brownie mix package directions.
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