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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
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time36 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Irish
Keyword: creme de menthe brownies, St Patricks day brownies
Servings: 28 square
Calories: 298kcal
Author: Karrie

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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.

Notes

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.

Nutrition

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