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Creme De Menthe Brownies

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Creme De Menthe Brownies- A moist brownie, covered in a creme de menthe butter-cream frosting and topped with a thin layer of chocolate. #stpatricksday #irish #brownies #chocolate

Creme de menthe brownies….. ever had them before? Ever tasted heaven on a plate? Well, if you are a chocolate lover like me, and happen to be an admirer of mint then these rich decadent brownies are going to be right up your alley. This dessert has a moist brownie layer which is then covered in a creamy mint butter cream frosting and topped with a thin layer of chocolate.

Our family has been making these creme de menthe brownies for years and I just recently found out that most other creme de menthe brownie recipes have a creme de menthe that is a sweet, mint-flavored alcoholic beverage in them. The recipe that our family uses does not have this kind of “creme de menthe” in it. Ours uses Torani Creme De Menthe Syrup, which is the kind that is used in Italian cream sodas. I absolutely love it! Besides the fact that it doesn’t have alcohol in it, the flavor and color are perfect for these brownies. I found my Torani syrup at Cash and Carry, if you don’t have a Cash and Carry where you live, you can get it online – check Amazon.com.

Creme De Menthe Brownies- A moist brownie, covered in a creme de menthe butter-cream frosting and topped with a thin layer of chocolate. #stpatricksday #irish #brownies #chocolate

Although these brownies are amazing and never last long in our house, we usually only make them once a year, right around St. Patrick’s Day. It has become a tradition that the family looks forward to every year. I hope you add it to your menu. It’s so good and it’s a really fun dessert to finish off the St. Patrick’s Day holiday.

Creme De Menthe Brownies

Creme De Menthe Brownies- A moist brownie, covered in a creme de menthe butter-cream frosting and topped with a thin layer of chocolate. #stpatricksday #irish #brownies #chocolate

Ingredients:

4 (1 oz.) squares unsweetened chocolate
1 cup butter
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
Creme de Menthe Frosting (see recipe below)
3/4 cup chocolate chips, melted

Method:

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 13x9x2 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until the tester comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes; spread creme de menthe frosting over top. Chill at least 4 hours.

Creme De Menthe Brownies- A moist brownie, covered in a creme de menthe butter-cream frosting and topped with a thin layer of chocolate. #stpatricksday #irish #brownies #chocolate

After the 4 hours are up and the brownies are completely cooled, melt 3/4 cups chocolate. Drizzle melted chocolate over frosting layer of brownies, or pipe in desired design. The chocolate will harden on contact with the cooled frosting layer so you will want to cut bars immediately.

Creme De Menthe Brownies- A moist brownie, covered in a creme de menthe butter-cream frosting and topped with a thin layer of chocolate. #stpatricksday #irish #brownies #chocolate

Remove from pan and chill at least 1 hour. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.

Creme De Menthe Frosting

Ingredients:

4 cups sifted powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup green creme de menthe torani syrup
1 cup finely chopped walnuts (optional)

Method

Combine all ingredients except walnuts in a mixing bowl; beat at high speed of an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in the walnuts.

Aren’t they so pretty?!

Creme De Menthe Brownies- A moist brownie, covered in a creme de menthe butter-cream frosting and topped with a thin layer of chocolate. #stpatricksday #irish #brownies #chocolate

Below is the printable versions of these recipes. Enjoy!

Creme De Menthe Brownies- A moist brownie, covered in a creme de menthe butter-cream frosting and topped with a thin layer of chocolate. #stpatricksday #irish #brownies #chocolate

Creme De Menthe Brownies

Creme De Menthe Brownies so sweet and delicious!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mint brownies
Prep Time: 6 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 36 minutes
Servings: 28 square
Calories: 183kcal
Author: Karrie

Ingredients

  • 4 oz unsweetened chocolate
  • 1 cup butter
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • Creme de Menthe Frosting
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips melted
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Instructions

  • 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 13x9x2 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until wooden pick comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes; spread creme de menthe frosting over top. Chill at least 4 hours.
  • Drizzle melted chocolate over frosting, or pipe in desired design. Cut bars immediately. Remove from pan and chill at least 1 hour. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1square | Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 49mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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Creme De Menthe Frosting

Creme De Menthe Frosting so delicious!
Print Pin Rate
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: frosting
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 529kcal
Author: Karrie

Ingredients

  • 4 cups sifted powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1/4 cup half-and-half
  • 1/4 cup green creme de menthe Torani syrup
  • 1 cup finely chopped walnuts optional

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients except walnuts in a mixing bowl; beat at high speed of an electric mixer until smooth. stir in walnuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 120g | Calories: 529kcal | Carbohydrates: 73.88g | Protein: 2.44g | Fat: 24.21g | Saturated Fat: 10.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.2g | Trans Fat: 0.62g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 70.71g | Vitamin A: 1050IU | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.4mg
Tried this recipe?Mention @happymoneysaver or tag #happymoneysaver!

Check out my other St. Patties recipes below.

  • Make Ahead Green Smoothies
  • Homemade Corned Beef and Cabbage
  • Irish Brown Bread Recipe

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March 3, 2014
Dessert, From Scratch, Recipes, St Patricks Day

Comments

  1. Brittney Schmid-Pagan says

    October 21, 2020

    5 stars
    Yum! Thinking about making this for my sister’s upcomming baby shower.

    Reply
  2. Kathy says

    June 20, 2020

    I need these for a wedding can they be made in advance and frozen?

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      June 22, 2020

      I haven’t made them ahead and frozen them before… so for a wedding I’d just make them a day or two ahead instead and keep covered & refrigerated.

      Reply
  3. Kris says

    March 8, 2015

    Can these be made alcoholic by using real creme de menthe instead of the creme de menthe torani syrup? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Happy.MoneySaver says

      March 9, 2015

      Honestly I am not sure. You may have to experiment with that!

      Reply
  4. Angela says

    September 1, 2014

    Just curious, but do you have a recipe for home made Chocolate Fudge Brownies without frosting?? I have kids that love brownies and I am having a tough time finding one that is home made and taste good. Love your site and creative thinking!

    Reply
    • Happy.MoneySaver says

      September 1, 2014

      I don’t have one posted but you have definitely given me a great idea…. 🙂

      Reply
  5. trish says

    March 13, 2014

    Okay, these are too tempting! I am going to go make them RIGHT now!!!

    Reply
  6. alisha says

    March 10, 2014

    was just wondering after reading the recipe for the mint frosting bit what half and half is . not heard that term before

    Reply
    • Happy.MoneySaver says

      March 10, 2014

      Half and half is a mixture of one part milk to one part cream. It it usually found in the dairy section of the grocery store or you can make it yourself if you have milk and cream!

      Reply
  7. Cristyn says

    March 5, 2014

    Mmm, looks good, Karrie! My mom makes a variation of these brownies ever Christmas and they are delicious! She uses actual creme de menthe and gelatin for the middle frosting. It punches up the protein factor of the brownies a little bit. 🙂 I am looking forward to trying your version!!!

    Reply

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