Mrs. Berman's Mint Brownies

I don't really bake all that often, and when I do, I pretty much only bake one thing. My mom's mint brownies. This is the only recipe I've ever asked my mom for, because when the need to bake arises, there's no point in baking anything else. They're not healthy, they're not vegan, they're not ready in 15 minutes, but they're worth the effort. Just figured I'd share the love.

BROWNIES (Phase I)

Mix in order, with electric Mixer:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter (softened)
• 4 eggs (beaten)
• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 24oz chocolate syrup (1 bottle)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pour into a 9" x 13" pan, bake at 350F for about 30 minutes (or until done).
Cool and refrigerate until cold.
Note: Slightly underbaked is better than slightly overbaked.

MINT FROSTING (Phase II)

Mix with electric mixer:

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup butter (softened)
• 2 teaspoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• a few drops of green food coloring

Spread on cold brownie loaf and refrigerate.

CHOCOLATE GLAZE (Phase III)

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 6 tablespoons butter

Melt and mix semi-sweet chocolate chips and butter. Cool slightly and spread over the cold mint-frosted brownie loaf. Refrigerate and cut into squares. Serve chilled.