Famous BYU mint brownies

Here is one for all you BYU graduates in the fam!!! At the Holtz house we will be calling them Yankee Brownies :)

BYU Famous Mint Brownies

1 (20 oz.)Box Brownie Mix
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
12 oz. chocolate frosting

Mint Frosting

5 T butter,softened
Dash of salt
1 T light corn syrup
2 1/3 C powdered sugar
1/2 tsp mint extract
blue food coloring
3 T of milk

Pre heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, prepare the brownie mix according to the package directions. Once mix is combined thoroughly add the walnuts and then spread batter in a 9x13 pan. Bake according to package directions

To make the mint frosting combine the butter, salt, corn syrup and powdered sugar. Beat until smooth and creamy. Add the mint extract and food coloring. Mix in and then add the milk gradually until the frosting is a little more runny than cake frosting .

Spread the mint frosting over the cooled brownies and then place in the freezer for a short time to stiffen. Take brownies out of the freezer and carefully add a layer of chocolate frosting over top.