Ingredients

Base:

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 (16-ounce) can chocolate-flavored syrup

1 cup granulated sugar

Filling:

2 cups confectioners’ sugar

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 tablespoon water

1/2 teaspoon mint extract

3 drops green food coloring

Topping:

1 (10-ounce) package mint chocolate chips

9 tablespoons butter

Preparation

Base: Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Combine the ingredients for the base in a large mixing bowl; beat at medium speed for 3 minutes. Pour batter into a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Bake for 30 minutes (top of brownies will still appear wet). Cool completely.

Filling: Combine filling ingredients in a medium mixing bowl; beat until creamy. Spread over cooled brownies. Refrigerate until set.

Topping: Melt chocolate chips and butter over low heat in a small saucepan (then add mint extract, if using). Let cool for 30 minutes or until lukewarm, stirring occasionally. Spread over filling. Chill before cutting. Store in the refrigerator.