Green Martian Minis

The brownies from outer space! I found this recipe in First magazine. I have not tried this recipe, but I'm posting it for safe keeping.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 20  ounces  double chocolate brownie mix
• 2⁄3 cup  strawberry preserves
• 16  ounces  vanilla frosting, melted
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  green food coloring paste
• 32  chow mein noodles
• 32  small oranges, mints
• 32  chocolate sprinkles
• 32  green nonpareil  candy sprinkles
• 32  chocolate kiss  candies (mini yellow kiss candy coated chocolates)
• 16  pieces  black string  licorice (2-inch pieces)

Directions

1. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Pour batter into greased and lined 13"x9" baking pan. Bake 30 minutes; let cool 15 minutes. Invert brownie onto cooling rack; let cool completely. Halve brownie horizontally.
2. Spread preserves over 1 brownie layer; top with remaining layer. Using 3" oval cookie cutter, cut out 16 brownies and place on rack set in baking sheet.
3. Reserve 1 tablesopoon frosting. Stir food coloring into remaining frosting; pour over cakes. Insert chow mein noodles for antennae. Using reserved frosting, attach remaining ingredients to form features.