Melt butter in a pan under low heat, then whisk in the cocoa.

Let the cocoa mixture cool to room temperature. (It makes a differance, really!)

Beat in the eggs 2 at at time,

Add vanilla, then the sugar and finally the flour

Pour into a greased 9x13 pan and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

Make a batch of brownies and let cool thorougly.

Cover brownies with mint frosting (use any recipe you like and add 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint flavoring and some red or green food coloring)

Melt 1/2 stick margerine (NOT butter) in a pan

Add 1/2 package of semi-sweet chocolate chips and stir until melted.

Spread chocolate over mint frosting and allow to set.