Ingredients
2 cup fast & festive cookie mix
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
16 creme-filled chocolate mints
Directions
Dip measuring cup into mix and level off; allow to come to room
temperature. Heat oven to 350 F. Grease 9-inch square pan. In small
saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips, stirring constantly. In
large bowl, combine mix, melted chocolate chips, nuts, vanilla and
eggs at low speed just until blended. Spread evenly in greased pan.
Bake at 350 F. for 20 to 25 minutes or until set. Immediately arrange
mints on top; return to oven and bake an additional 5 minutes. Spread
softened mints evenly over brownie surface. Cool completely; cut into
bars.
24 bars
Servings: 24 servings
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Categories: Chocolate; Cookie; Dessert
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