Moist and Minty Brownies

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine 2 tablespoons water 1 1/2 cups (9-ounces) NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels - divided use 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1 (16-ounce) container prepared vanilla frosting 1 (4 1/2-ounce) tube chocolate decorating icing

For Brownies: Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Combine sugar, butter and water in medium saucepan. Bring just to a boil, over medium heat, stirring constantly; remove from heat. (Or, combine granulated sugar, butter and water in medium, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH (100%) power for 3 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time. Stir until smooth.)
Add 1 cup morsels, peppermint extract and vanilla extract; stir until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition. Stir in flour mixture and remaining morsels. Spread into greased 9-inch-square baking pan.
Bake in preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 20 to 30 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely (center will sink) in pan on wire rack.
For Frosting: Spread vanilla frosting over brownie. Squeeze chocolate icing in parallel lines over frosting. Drag wooden pick through chocolate icing to feather. Let stand until frosting is set. Cut into bars.

Makes 16 brownies.

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