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Chocolate Supreme Brownie Mix

Layered Mint Brownies

Brownie Layer:
1, 18.75 oz  package Ghirardelli Chocolate Supreme 
  Brownie Mix (1 pouch brownie mix and 1 pouch chocolate
  syrup)
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
Mint Layer:
1 cup (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
2-4 tablespoons milk
1/2-1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Chocolate Layer:
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup whipping cream


Preheat oven to 325°F. For Brownie Layer: In medium bowl, stir together Ghirardelli Chocolate Supreme Brownie Mix, water, oil, egg and chocolate syrup until moistened (about 40 strokes). Spoon batter into lightly greased 13x9x2-inch pan. Bake 28-32 minutes. Allow brownie to cool completely. For Mint Layer: Place cream cheese and butter in medium bowl. Using an electric mixer, mix on medium speed 1-1 1/2 minutes or until blended. Add powdered sugar, milk and peppermint extract; mix on low speed 1-2 minutes or until light and fluffy. Spread evenly over cooled brownie. For Chocolate Layer: Place chocolate chips in small bowl. Heat whipping cream just until low boil and pour over chocolate chips. Stir until chocolate chips have melted and mixture is smooth. Evenly spread warm chocolate mixture over mint layer. Chill until set. Store in the refrigerator.
Makes 24 brownies.