Mint magic brownies recipe (1986)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Grease bottom only of a 9- by 9- by 2-inch or 9- by 13- by 2-inch pan.
3. Combine in large bowl: brownie mix, 1/3 cup oil, 1/3 cup water, 2 eggs.
4. Stir with large spoon 50 strokes (1 minute) then spread into prepared pan.
5. Bake 38 to 41 minutes in 9- by 9-inch pan or 25 to 28 minutes in 9- by 13-inch pan.
6. Cool completely.
7. Combine in medium bowl: 2 packages softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
8. Beat at high speed for 3 minutes.
9. Spread cream cheese topping over cooled brownies.
10. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
11. If desired, dot with peppermint stick pieces.