2/3 c shortening (Crisco butter flavored baking sticks)
2 c. brown sugar
3 eggs
1 t. vanilla
1-1/4 c. all-purpose unbleached white flour
1 t. baking powder
1 t. salt
1/2 c. cocoa
1 c. dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
6 Tbls. butter
2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. butter
2 Tbls. milk
1 t. mint or peppermint extract
green food coloring (1-2 drops)
Brownie Layer: Cream shortening, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in dry ingredients.
Spread into a 9 x 13” greased and floured pan and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool.
Middle Layer: Mix ingredients with mixer and spread on top of brownie layer.
Top Layer: Melt butter in a small sauce pan on low heat; add chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Watch so that you don’t burn. Carefully spread over mint layer. Let stand at room temp until chocolate is set. Cut and store in refrigerator. Can also be frozen.