Creme De Menthe Brownies
Submitted by nannyl
Fudgy from-scratch brownies layered with creme de menthe walnut frosting and drizzled with melted chocolate. Three layers of minty, chocolatey bliss in every bite.
YIELD
48 servingsPREP
30 minCOOK
30 minREADY
6 hrsIf you’ve ever had a grasshopper brownie at a bakery and wondered how to pull it off at home, this is your recipe.
A rich, fudgy brownie base made with real melted chocolate gets topped with a thick layer of creme de menthe frosting studded with chopped walnuts.
Then the whole thing gets a drizzle of melted chocolate on top for that classic three-layer look.
They need time in the fridge to set, but the payoff is a clean-slicing bar with a cool minty kick against deep chocolate.
Kitchen Tips
- Chill the frosted brownies for at least 4 hours before adding the chocolate drizzle, or it will melt right into the frosting
- Cut the bars immediately after drizzling the chocolate, while it’s still slightly soft, for the cleanest edges
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge; these taste even better on day two when the flavors have had time to meld
- Use green creme de menthe for the classic color contrast, or white creme de menthe for a more subtle look
Ingredients
Directions
Combine unsweetened chocolate and butter in a small, heavy saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted.
Let stand 10 minutes.
Beat eggs at medium speed of an electric mixer until thick and lemon colored; gradually add sugar, beating well.
Add flour, salt, vanilla, and chocolate mixture; beat at low speed 1 minute.
Spoon mixture into a lightly greased and floured 13×9×2 inch pan.
Bake at 350℉ (180℃) F for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool 10 minutes; spread Creme de Menthe Frosting (see below) over top.
Chill at least 4 hours.
Drizzle melted chocolate over frosting or pipe in desired design using metal tip No. 3 or 4.
Cut into bars immediately.
Remove from pan, and chill at least 1 hour.
Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.
Creme de Menthe Frosting: Combine all ingredients except walnuts in a mixing bowl; beat at high speed of an electric mixer until smooth.
Stir in walnuts.
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