Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Lightly butter an 8-inch square baking dish.
In the top of a double boiler over
hot water, melt chocolate and butter. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Add eggs and sugar; stir until well blended. Mix in flour until well blended.
Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and bake 20 minutes. Turn oven off and
leave in oven for 5 additional minutes. Remove from oven and let cool on a
wire cooling rack.
Second
Layer (Mint Layer):
1 1/2 cups powdered (confectioners)
sugar
3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons
heavy cream
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 to 2 drops green food coloring (optional)
In a large bowl, cream powdered
sugar, butter, and cream until light and fluffy. Blend in peppermint extract and
food coloring. Spread on top of first layer (Brownie Layer). Refrigerate until chilled.
Third
Layer (Chocolate Glaze):
3 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened
chocolate
3 tablespoons butter
In a small, heavy saucepan over
low heat, melt chocolate and butter; spread chocolate mixture onto top of second
layer (Mint Layer). Refrigerate until well chilled. Just before serving, remove from
refrigerator and cut into small squares.
Yields 2 dozen squares.
