Green Martian Minis

• 20 ounces double chocolate brownie mix
• 23 cup strawberry preserves
• 16 ounces vanilla frosting, melted
• 12 teaspoon green food coloring paste
• 32 chow mein noodles
• 32 small oranges, mints
• 32 chocolate sprinkles
• 32 green nonpareil candy sprinkles
• 32 chocolate kiss candies (mini yellow kiss candy coated chocolates)
• 16 pieces black string licorice (2-inch pieces)

1. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions.
2. Pour batter into greased and lined 13"x9" baking pan.
3. Bake 30 minutes; let cool 15 minutes.
4. Invert brownie onto cooling rack; let cool completely.
5. Halve brownie horizontally.
6. Spread preserves over 1 brownie layer; top with remaining layer.
7. Using 3" oval cookie cutter, cut out 16 brownies and place on rack set in baking sheet.
8. Reserve 1 tablesopoon frosting.
9. Stir food coloring into remaining frosting; pour over cakes.
10. Insert chow mein noodles for antennae.
11. Using reserved frosting, attach remaining ingredients to form features.

chocolate brownie, strawberry preserves, vanilla frosting, green food coloring paste, noodles, oranges, chocolate sprinkles, sprinkles, chocolate, black string licorice

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/green-martian-minis-408487 (may not work)