Tonight we had the Elders over for dinner. Elder McGarr, from Arkansas, got transferred to our area today, which was fun to meet a new Elder, and sad to see Elder Harmon go. Jeff and I try to have the Elders over for dinner once a month, which we have been working on for about the past 6 months. It has been great getting to know the missionaries in our ward - each one shares their spirit and love for the gospel so differently. Not only is it fun to meet them and hear about their lives, but we have also seen blessings in our own life by having them for dinner. I just love it and am glad that we are trying to make it a habit. Elder Pio makes me laugh every time he talks, part of it is his Australian accent, which is way cool, but it's also his carefree attitude about everything . As they were getting ready to leave, I asked them if they were going straight home or if they had appointments, because I wanted to give them the rest of the mint chocolate brownies, but didn't want them to melt and get all yucky if they weren't going home. Elder Pio said, "Oh, that's okay. Melted brownies are awesome!" Haha!
That brings me to my next point, I made these mint brownies for the first time and they are seriously yummy! I love mint and chocolate though - you get the yumminess of chocolate, but the freshness like you just brushed your teeth - PERFECT! Next time you fancy brownies, try these :)
MINT BROWNIES
Bake 1 package of fudge brownie mix according to directions in 9 x 13 pan. Add 1 cup chocolate chips and 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract to mix. Let cool.
MINT FROSTING
1/2 cup melted margarine
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
2-3 drops green food coloring
Mix all ingredients and spread over top of slightly warm brownies. Place in refrigerator for 1/2 hour.
GLAZE
1 cup chocolate chips
6 tablespoons margarine
Melt chocolate chips and margarine and spread over chilled mint layer. Chill and store in refrigerator. Set out a few minutes before cutting or chocolate may crumble.
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Too funny. I have actually had that recipe since my bridal shower (16 years ago!), and have always wanted to try them but have never made them. Probably because I know myself and know I would eat like the whole entire batch before the kids got home! Good for you having the elders over once a month. How fun for the kids, too!
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