MINT BROWNIE TREES

Decorate these festive trees with a drizzle of frosting.

Preparation time: 20 min Baking time: 16 min
Yield: 65 brownie trees

Brownie Ingredients:
1 (18.3 to 21-ounce) package brownie mix
1/2 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, melted
1/4 cup water
2 eggs

Frosting Ingredients:
2 cups powdered sugar
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 to 3 drops green food color
Decorator silver dragees, if desired

Heat oven to 350°F. Line 15×10x1-inch jelly-roll pan with aluminum foil,
extending foil over edges. Spray with no-stick cooking spray; set aside.

Combine all brownie ingredients in medium bowl; mix well. Spread batter
into prepared pan. Bake for 16 to 22 minutes or until brownie begins to
pull away from sides of pan. (Do not over bake.) Cool completely.

Carefully remove brownie from pan by lifting ends of foil; place onto
large cutting board. Cut brownies lengthwise into 3 equal strips. Gently
separate strips. Cut each strip into triangles, measuring 1 1/2 inches
at the base.

Combine all frosting ingredients except silver dragées in small bowl.
Beat at medium speed until creamy. Place frosting in resealable plastic
food bag. Cut a small tip from corner of food bag. Pipe frosting
diagonally onto triangles to decorate. Place 1 silver dragée at top of
tree, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (1 brownie tree): Calories: 70, Fat: 3.5g, Cholesterol:
15mg, Sodium: 45mg, Carbohydrates: 10g, Dietary Fiber: 0g, Protein: 1g
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