Chocolate Mint Brownies

Who can resist a brownie...with the added delight of mint choccie! Made with my Holiday Cookie Mix.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 24 bars

Ingredients

• 2  cups  holiday  cookie mix
• 1  cup chocolate chips
• 1⁄2 cup  nuts, chopped
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2  eggs
• 16  Andes mints candies, chocolates

Directions

1. Dip measuring cup into mix and level off; allow to come to room temperature.
2. Heat oven to 350°F.
3. Grease 9-inch square pan.
4. In small saucepan over low heat,melt chocolate chips,stirring constantly.
5. In a large bowl,combine mix,melted chocolate chips,nuts,vanilla and eggs at low speed just until blended.
6. Spread evenly in greased pan.
7. Bake at 350 F for 20-25 minutes or until set.
8. Immediately arrange mints on top; return to oven an additional 5 minutes.
9. Spread softened mints evenly over brownie surface.
10. Cool completely;cut into bars.