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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 Time
6 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Total Time
36 mins
Servings: 28 square
Calories: 298 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American , Irish

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
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  1. Combine unsweetened chocolate and butter in a small, heavy saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until melted.
  2. Let stand 10 minutes.
  3. Beat eggs at medium speed of an electric mixer until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually add sugar, beating well.
  4. Add flour, salt, vanilla, and unsweetened chocolate mixture to the eggs at low speed for 1 minute.
  5. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2 pan.
  6. 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.
  7. Cool 20 minutes; spread creme de menthe frosting over top. Chill for at least 4 hours.
  8. 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.
  9. Remove from pan and chill for at least 1 hour. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Frosting Recipe
  1. Combine all ingredients except walnuts in a mixing bowl.
  2. Beat with an electric mixer on high until smooth.
  3. 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 Information

Serving 1square Calories 298kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 51mg (17%) Sodium 135mg (6%) Potassium 40mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 35g (70%) Vitamin A 357IU (7%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 28square

Amount Per Serving

Calories 298

% Daily Value*

Serving 1square
Calories 298kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 135mg 6%
Potassium 40mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 35g 70%
Vitamin A 357IU 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.