Rich Mint Brownies

Makes one 9-by-13 pan of brownies
Prep and Cook: 90 min. Cool: 1 hr.

Brownies:
1 c. butter
1/2 c. cocoa
2 Tbsp. honey
4 eggs
2 c. sugar
1 3/4 c. flour
1/2 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped walnuts (optional)
12 oz. chocolate icing

Mint Icing:
5 Tbsp. butter
dash of salt
3 Tbsp. milk
1 Tbsp. light corn syrup (1 TBSP Honey)
2 1/3 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. mint extract (8 drops doTERRA Peppermint Essential Oil)
1-2 drops green food coloring (optional)

Ingredients:

  1. Melt margarine and mix in cocoa. Allow to cool. Add honey, eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well. Add nuts. Pour batter into a greased 9-by-13 baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool.
  2. Prepare mint icing: Soften margarine. Add salt, corn syrup, and powdered sugar. Beat until smooth and fluffy. Add mint extract and food coloring. Mix. Add milk gradually until the consistency is a little thinner than cake frosting.
  3. Spread mint icing over brownies. Place brownies in the freezer for a short time to stiffen the icing. Remove from the freezer and carefully add a layer of chocolate icing.

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