Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Coat bottom of an 8 inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
  3. Combine butter and mints in a 2 cup glass measure; microwave at HIGH 30 seconds or until soft.
  4. Stir until smooth, and set aside.
  5. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup, and level with a knife.
  6. Combine flour, soda, and salt in a bowl.
  7. Combine sugar, cocoa, egg, and egg white in a large bowl; beat at medium speed of a mixer until well-blended.
  8. Add mint mixture; beat well.
  9. Add flour mixture; beat at low speed just until blended.
  10. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  11. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean; cool completely on a wire rack.
  12. NOTE: Two large (1. 5 ounce) mints or 6 miniature chocolate-covered peppermint patties (such as York) may be substituted for 32 junior mints.