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Scaredy Cat Mint Brownies

These super cute brownies are the “purr-fect” treat for your Halloween/Harvest party!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 brownies

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 oz.) box brownie mix plus ingredients to prepare
  • 16 (small not mini) chocolate peppermint patties (such as York)
  • 32 small candy eyes
  • 32 semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Red and white icing pens for decorating

Instructions

  • Cast of characters:
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly grease and line a 9x9x2-inch baking pan with parchment paper leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides.
  • Prepare and bake brownies according to the package directions.
  • Allow brownies to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 25 minutes, then top with peppermint patties, cool for an additional 20 minutes.
  • Decorate peppermint patties with candy eyes and chocolate chip ears. Refrigerate the brownies until chocolate is set, about 5-10 minutes.
  • Using the parchment paper handles, lift the brownies from the pan to a cutting board and cut into squares.
  • Use the icing pens to draw on the mouth and teeth.