BROWNIES:

21 1/2 oz. fudge brown mix
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. oil
1 egg
1/2 tsp. mint extract

FILLING:

1/2 c. butter, softened
3 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 1/2 c. powdered sugar
3 tbsp. creme de menthe syrup
Green food coloring, if desired

FROSTING:

6 oz. pkg. (1 c.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 c. butter

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease bottom only of 9x13 inch pan. In large bowl, combine all brownie ingredients; beat 50 strokes with spoon. Spread in greased pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 33 to 35 minutes or until brownies are set. DO NOT OVER BAKE. Cool completely.

In medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup butter and cream cheese; beat until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar, creme de menthe syrup and green food coloring; beat until smooth. Spread evenly over cooled bars.

In small saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat until smooth, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; cool 15 minutes. Pour frosting evenly over mint filling. Refrigerate 1 hour before cutting. Cut into bars. Garnish as desired. Store in refrigerator. 48 bars.