Makeover Mint Brownie Pie

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. For the brownie base, in a large saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat. Stir in sugar until smooth.
3. Mix in eggs and vanilla until well-blended. Stir in flour until combined.
4. Pour into a greased 9-inch spring form pan. Bake for 18-20 or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
5. Cool on wire rack.
6. While brownie base is cooling, prepare filling. Beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
7. Beat in extract and food coloring. Fold in whipped topping.
8. Spread evenly over brownie. Sprinkle with chips. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
9. Remove sides of pan right before serving.

(Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.)