Chocolate Mint Squares

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Chocolate Mint Squares

Recipe by: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 0.0625 To prepare squares: In a small saucepan, melt chocolate and butter. Let cool. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8-by-8-inch pan. In a medium bowl, combine sugar, flour, salt and eggs. Beat until well blended. Stir in pecans. Add chocolate mixture; mix well. Pour into pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool. To make frosting: Beat together powdered sugar and butter; stir in creme de menthe. Frost cooled brownies. Refrigerate 1 hour. To make glaze: Melt chocolate with butter. Spread over frosting layer. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours, then cut into squares. To store, cover and refrigerate. Tester's note: Beautiful party cookie that is very easy to make. These rich bars melt in your mouth with a perfect blend of sweetness and chocolate. Sharon Tonsor Scherer, Columbia High School, Columbia, Ill. ----