Christmas Brownies

¾ cup butter

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate

1 teaspoon instant coffee

4 eggs

2 cups sugar

1 tablespoon vanilla

1 cup flour

¼ teaspoon salt

1 cup walnuts, chopped

Melt butter, chocolate, and coffee in the microwave set at about 80% power for 2 minutes and set aside.  In mixing bowl beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla for 5 minutes.  Then beat in butter –chocolate mixture just until mixed blended.  Stir in the flour, salt, and walnuts.  Pour into a buttered 9X13” baking pan and bake in a 400-degree oven for 22-23 minutes- DO NOT OVER BAKE!!  Allow to cool in pan and then pour glaze over the top. 

Glaze

1 1/3 cups semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips

2/3 cup butter

2 teaspoons vanilla

Pinch of salt

¼ heaping cup of Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips, more if you desire a stronger peppermint flavor!

In small saucepan over low heat melt butter, salt, and chocolate chips together.  When the chips have melted turn off the burner and stir in the vanilla and peppermint chips.  Immediately pour the glaze over the cooled brownies.