Homemade Fudge Brownies

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Yield: 1 sheet pan

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. butter
• 8 eggs
• 4 cups sugar
• 4 cups flour
• 2/3 cup Hershey cocoa

Directions:

1. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and mix well. Add flour and cocoa. Mix well.
2. Spread onto a greased jelly roll pan.
3. Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Frost brownies when cool.
4. Serve at room temperature.

*Recipe from Eliza Christensen

Peppermint Buttercream Frosting

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Yield: 2 ½ cups

Ingredients:

• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 1 Tbsp. milk
• 1 ¼ tsp peppermint extract
• Red food coloring

Directions:

1. Add powdered sugar, softened sticks of butter, and milk to mixing bowl.
2. Beat on low until powdered sugar is incorporated. Then move mixer up to medium-high speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often. When completely mixed the frosting may appear dry.
3. Add more milk, a little bit at a time until frosting is the proper consistency. Add peppermint extract. Stir to incorporate.
4. Enjoy!

*Recipe adapted from, “The Best Peppermint Buttercream Frosting,” found at twosisterscrafting.com