So, you just make a 13x9 pan of boxed brownies like you usually would, and then you put an entire bag (or a little less if you want) of mini-marshmallows on them RIGHT AFTER THEY COME OUT OF THE OVEN (so they can melt a little bit). Then, you pour the chocolate glaze over it and spread it to cover the marshmallows.
(If you want the brownies to look all "prim and proper" - i.e. the sides not so crumbly - you may want to put it in the fridge or freezer for a bit before cutting. As you can see, I did NOT do this!)
Melt 2 1oz. squares of UNSWEETENED chocolate with
1/2 c. butter and 1/3 c. milk over low heat until it's all melted together.
Remove from heat and transfer to a medium mixing bowl. Add powdered sugar (I do about a cup at a time until desired consistency - if it's too thick - add milk 1 tbsp. at a time) and 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract. Beat at low speed until smooth. (Taste it - you'll definitely be able to tell if it needs to be sweeter!)
So, for the peppermint version, add some crushed peppermint (I found the softer balls that come in a bucket are easier to manage than unwrapping all of those stinking candy canes) that I unwrapped and actually put into the blender (use ice crush if available - it's LOUD!!). I added almost 1 cup to the glaze and then sprinkled on liberally on the top. Enjoy!
Also, with crushed pepper mint (I just crushed up a whole bucket full and stored the leftovers...), you can add some (maybe 1 cup - to taste!) to a tub of whipped cream, mix it up and then add it to hot chocolate. SOOOO delicious!!!
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