Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
  • 32 chocolate-covered mint candies (about 3 ounces)
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg white

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Coat bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine butter and mints in a 2 cup glass container; microwave at high 30 seconds or until soft.
  • Stir until smooth; set aside.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl, set aside.
  • Combine sugar, cocoa, egg, and egg white in a large bowl; beat at medium speed until well blended.
  • Add mint mixture and beat well.
  • Add flour mixture and beat at low speed just until blended.
  • Pour batter into pan and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool completely.