Grinch Brownies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 large eggs.
02 - 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, melted.
03 - 1/2 cup brown sugar.
04 - 1/2 cup white sugar.
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour.
07 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt.
09 - 15 mint Oreo cookies.
10 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened.
11 - 1/4 cup salted butter, softened.
12 - 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar.
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
14 - Green gel food coloring.
15 - 5 mint Oreo cookies, for topping.
16 - 2 teaspoons red heart sprinkles.

# Instructions:

01 - Heat oven to 350°F. Line 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk eggs in large bowl. Mix in melted butter, both sugars, and vanilla.
03 - Combine flour, cocoa powder and salt in medium bowl.
04 - Add dry mix to wet ingredients. Stir until combined.
05 - Cut 15 Oreos into quarters. Fold into batter. Pour into pan.
06 - Bake 25-28 minutes until center is fudgy but not wet. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
07 - Mix cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla, green coloring and powdered sugar. Whisk until smooth.
08 - Spread frosting on cooled brownies. Top with chopped Oreos and heart sprinkles.
09 - Chill 1-2 hours to set frosting before slicing.

# Notes:

01 - Can use foil instead of parchment if greased.
02 - Gel food coloring works better than liquid.
03 - Can refrigerate to speed up cooling.

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