So-Gal's Recipe: Peppermint Fudge Brownies

I know. It's the wrong time of year. I'll be making these again in December, because they were scrumptious! Fair warning: this is quite possibly the richest dessert I've ever made. If you're not crazy about rich desserts, then this one is probably not for you.

You will need:

• 1/2 cup, plus 6 tablespoons, of butter
• 4 squares of unsweetened chocolate
• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
• Dash of salt
• 1 1/2 tsp. of peppermint extract
• 2 cups of powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp. of whipping cream

1. Preheat oven to 350.

2. Melt 1/2 cup of butter and 2 chocolate squares over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let cool completely.

3. Add granulated sugar and next 3 ingredients to chocolate mixture. Stir until blended. Add 1/4 tsp. of peppermint extract.

4. Pour batter into a greased 9x9 pan. Bake at 350 for 22 minutes. Cool completely.

5. Melt 4 tbsp. of butter in a saucepan. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 1/4 tsp. of peppermint extract, powdered sugar, and whipping cream. Spread over brownies.

6. Melt 2 tbsp. of butter and 2 baking squares in a saucepan. Drizzle mixture over brownies. Enjoy!