Mint Brownie Pie

• 6 tablespoons butter
• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• Green food coloring, optional
• 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• Additional whipped topping, optional

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0. In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter and chocolate. Stir in sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour until well blended.
2. Pour into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 18-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
3. Meanwhile, for filling, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in extract and, if desired, food coloring. Fold in whipped topping. Spread evenly over brownie layer. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour.
4. Remove sides of pan just before serving. Melt chocolate chips; drizzle over top. If desired, serve with additional whipped topping.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/mint-brownie-pie/ (may not work)