Pink peppermint brownies *

36 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1packFamily size deluxe brownie mix, Pillsbury
½cupWater; very hot
½cupOil
1Egg
¼teaspoonPeppermint extract
3cupsPowdered sugar
½cupPeppermint candy; crushed
3ouncesCream cheese; softened
¼cupMargarine or butter; softend
6teaspoonsMilk; to 8 tsp
dropRed food color (opt)

Directions

Heat oven to 350~. Grease bottom of 13x9" pan. In large bowl, combine all brownie ingredients; beat 50 strokes with spoon. Spread batter in prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes. DO NOT OVERBAKE. Cool. In medium bowl, beat all topping ingredients until light and fluffy.

Spread over cooled brownies. Cut into bars. Decorate with additional crushed peppermint candy.