Peppermint Brownies

This recipe combines my two favorites - chocolate and mint! This is a great holiday dessert to bring to parties. I cut mine with a round biscuit cutter, but you could use another cookie cutter or just cut in squares.

Peppermint Brownies
1 pkg. fudge brownie mix + 1/2 c. chocolate chips
Make according to package directions (adding chocolate chips) in 9x13 pan. Cool.
Filling:
1/4 c. butter, softened
2 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 t. peppermint extract
1 T. water, or more
Combine ingredients until creamy. Spread over brownie layer.
Topping:
1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. chocolate chips
1/2 t. peppermint extract
Melt butter and chocolate chips in small saucepan over low. Take off heat when smooth and melted and add peppermint extract. Let cool 30 minutes and pour over filling. Crush peppermint candies or candy canes and sprinkle over top. Refrigerate until set. Let set on counter to take the chill off before cutting.