1 1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. milk
1 c. chopped walnuts or pecans
3/4 c. butter
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 c. mint flavored chocolate pieces
1/2 c. broken peppermint sticks or crushed candies

FUDGE FROSTING:

2 sq. (2 oz.) unsweetened chocolate
1/4 c. butter
3 1/3 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2-4 tbsp. hot water

In a large saucepan combine the sugar, butter and cocoa powder. Cook and stir until butter is melted. Remove from heat. Add eggs and vanilla to saucepan. Using a wooden spoon, lightly beat just until combined. Add flour, baking powder and soda. Beat until well combined. Stir in milk; mix well. Stir in chocolate pieces and nuts.

Spread batter into a greased 15x10x1 pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack.

For frosting: In a saucepan heat chocolate and butter over low heat just until melted, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla. Stir in 2 to 4 tablespoons hot water to make frosting of soft-spread consistency. Frost brownies and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies. Cut into bars. 48 servings.