Need something green for St. Patty's Day? These are yummy!

Mint Brownies

1 cup white sugar                                         ½ cup butter, softened

½ cup butter, softened                                 2 Tbs. Crème de Menthe liqueur

4 eggs                                                         6 Tbs. Butter

1 ½ cups chocolate syrup                              1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1 cup flour                                                   drop of green food color 

2 cups confectioners’ sugar

Preheat oven to 350°.  Grease 9 X 13” baking dish.  In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup of sugar and ½ cup of softened butter until smooth.  Beat in eggs one at a time, then, stir in the chocolate syrup.  Stir in the flour until just blended.  Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.  Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until top springs back when lightly touched.  Cool completely in the pan.  In a small bowl, beat the confectioners’ sugar, ½ cup butter and Crème de Menthe until smooth.  Spread evenly over the cooled brownies, then chill until set.  In a small bowl over simmering water, melt the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter and the chocolate chips, stirring occasionally until smooth.  Allow to cool slightly, then spread over the top of the mint layer.  Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares.