The combination of chocolate and mint has stood the test of time, and how! Desserts that have both chocolate and mint provide a distinct flavor because they are a definite improvement upon your regular chocolaty treats. Mint is the star component of the sweet treat, as it leaves the peppy aftertaste that effectively calms down a racing heart.

Every year, Feb. 19 is celebrated as National Chocolate Mint Day. So get ready to treat your tastebuds to the classic comforting chocolate enhanced with some cool mint. Here are some fun facts on National Chocolate Mint Day about the dessert, and a recipe for the chocolate-mint brownie because everything goes better with chocolate.

Some fun facts about chocolate mint:

  • Chocolate mint is the 10th most popular flavor of ice cream
  • Thin Mint cookies was created by the girl scouts in 1953
  • Ancient Greeks believed mint chocolate could cure hiccups

Recipe for chocolate mint brownies: (Courtesy: Tasteofhome.com)

Ingredients:

Butter- 1/2 cups, softened

Sugar- 1 cup

Eggs- 4 large

Chocolate syrup- 1 can

Vanilla extract- 1 teaspoon

All-purpose flour- 1 cup

Salt- 1/2 teaspoon

Confectioner's sugar- 2 cups

Water- 1 tablespoon

Mint extract- 1/2 teaspoon

Green food coloring- 3 drops

Directions:

Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Take a large bowl and whisk butter and sugar for 5-7 minutes until they are light and fluffy. Beat in all the eggs, one at a time, and then stir in vanilla extract and syrup.
Then take a 13x9 inch baking pan and grease it well. Bake for 30 minutes and leave on a wire rack for it to cool off. Take a small bowl, combine cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Then add water, extract, and food coloring until blended well. Spread over cool brownies and refrigerate until set.

Melt chocolate chips and butter and cool for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, and spread over the filling. Let it chill for some time, and then cut it into bars. Store in the refrigerator.

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