Andes Mint Brownies

For 24 Brownies (9X13-inch pan), Andes Mint Brownies keeps the list centered on salted butter, granulated sugar and eggs. Set aside about 60 minutes.

• Yield 24 Brownies (9X13-inch pan)
• Ready in 60 minutes
• Prep 20 minutes
• Cook 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup salted butter
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cocoa
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 package Andes mints (24-28 mints)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9X13-inch pan with foil and lightly grease with cooking spray. Set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa and salt. Set aside.
3. Unwrap all the mints and coarsely chop. Set aside.
4. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Remove from the heat and add the sugar, stirring well to combine. Whisk in the vanilla and then the eggs. Blend well.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well. Gently stir in the chopped Andes mints.
6. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 32-35 minutes, until the brownies are set in the middle but not overbaked. Let cool completely, slice into squares and serve.

Cool the pan before you lift the squares.