Peppermint Brownies
2 squares unsweetened chocolate
One third cup butter
2 eggs, beaten
Three quarters cup sugar
One half tsp. peppermint extract
One third cup all-purpose flour
One quarter cup chopped pecans
One quarter tsp. salt
Melt chocolate and butter in a saucepan and slowly add sugar stirring constantly until blended. Add beaten eggs and stir in peppermint extract. Remove from heat and add flour, nuts and salt. Pour into a greased and floured 10 square cake pan and cook at 350 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes.
The Skinny: Use your favorite egg and sugar substitutes.