Shelly's Recipe

BROWNIE MINT SUNDAY SQUARES

Category: Frozen Desserts

1 box (21.5 to 23.6 oz) fudge brownie mix
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
2 tsp peppermint extract
Green food coloring, optional
2 cups heavy cream, whipped
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Prepare brownie mix as package directs; stir in walnuts. Turn into aluminum foil-lined and greased 13x9 inch baking pan. Bake as directed. Cool thoroughly.

In large bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, extract and food coloring if desired. Fold in whipped cream and chips. Pour over brownie layer. Cover; freeze 6 hours or until firm.

To serve, lift from pan with foil; cut into squares. Serve with Hot Fudge Sauce or chocolate ice cream topping if desired. Garnish as desired. Freeze leftovers.

Hot Fudge Sauce
1 cup (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips or 4 (1 oz.) squares semi-sweet chocolate
2 tbsp butter
1 sweetened condensed milk
2 tbsp water
1 tsp vanilla extract

In small heavy saucepan, over medium heat, melt chips and margarine with sweetened condense milk and water. Cook and stir constantly until thickened, about 4 minutes. Add vanilla. Serve warm over ice cream or as a fruit dipping sauce. Refrigerate leftovers.

To Reheat: In small heavy saucepan, combine desired amount of sauce with small amount of water; stir constantly over low heat until heated through.

Microwave: In 1-quart glass measure with handle, combine ingredients. Cook on 100 percent power (high) 3 to 3-1/2 minutes, stirring after each minute. Proceed as above.