Mint Cheesecake Brownie Bars

by Brittany S.
from Virtuous Daughters, December 2001~Volume 1, Number 9

This is a “pretty” Christmas dessert, as well as delicious.  If you like mint chocolate, you will like this. 

• 1 (21.5 or 23.7-oz.) pkg. fudge brownie mix
• 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (14 oz.) can Eagle brand sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk)
• 2 eggs
• 1 ½ tsp. peppermint extract
• green food coloring
• ready-to-spread chocolate or dark chocolate frosting

 
Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare brownie mix as package directs. Spread into well greased 13 x 9 inch baking pan; bake 15 minutes. In mixer bowl, beat cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Add eggs, extract, and food coloring; mix well. Pour evenly over brownie. Bake 25 minutes or until lightly browned; cool. Spread with frosting. Cut into bars. Store covered in refrigerator.  Enjoy!!