Creme De Menthe Brownies
Moist chocolate brownies topped with cool Crème de Menthe frosting. 2 kinds of chocolate, plus the classic flavor of mint. This treat is a perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Christmas, or any day that calls for something sweet and delicious.
Prep Time6 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time36 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Irish
Keyword: creme de menthe brownies, St Patricks day brownies
Servings: 28 square
Calories: 298kcal
Brownie
- 4 1 oz. squares unsweetened chocolate
- 1 cup butter
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. table salt
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Crème de Menthe Frosting
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips melted (milk chocolate or semi-sweet)
- Frosting Ingredients:
- 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/4 cup half-and-half
- 1/4 cup green Crème de Menthe Torani syrup
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts optional
Brownie Recipe
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 unsweetened chocolate mixture to the eggs at low speed for 1 minute.
Spoon mixture into a lightly greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2 pan.
Bake at 350 degrees (F) for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick poked into the center comes out clean with no batter stuck to it.
Cool 20 minutes; spread creme de menthe frosting over top. Chill for at least 4 hours.
After the 4 hours are up and the brownies are completely cooled, melt 3/4 cups chocolate chips. 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.
Remove from pan and chill for at least 1 hour. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Frosting Recipe
Combine all ingredients except walnuts in a mixing bowl.
Beat with an electric mixer on high until smooth.
Stir in the walnuts, if wanted.
To melt the chocolate chips, pour them into a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds on high. Stir chips, then heat another 30 seconds. Stir again. Continue heating/stirring the bowl of chocolate chips in 30-second intervals until the chocolate is completely melted. Be careful, as your bowl will get hot!
Add some extra coolness to this dessert by going a la mode!
Depending on the circumstances, you may want to cut the brownies in half or even in fourths. This lets your dessert stretch further when you’ve got a larger crowd.
Serving: 1square | Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 357IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg