Chocolate Mint Brownies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Stir together brownie mix, water, oil, 2 eggs and mint extract.  Pour into a greased 9-by-13-inch baking pan.  Set aside.

In a medium saucepan, heat whipping cream and chocolate chips over medium heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.  Cool slightly.

Beat the remaining 3 eggs and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until foamy.  Stir egg mixture into cream mixture.  

Pour cream mixture over brownie batter.  Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until topping is set.  Cool completely, about 1 hour.  

To serve, top brownie with 1 tbsp whipped topping and sprinkle with chopped mints, if desired.