Creme De Menthe Brownie Bars Recipes

CREME DE MENTHE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Beat the white sugar with 1 cup of the butter or margarine until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs. Then stir in the flour, salt, chocolate syrup and vanilla. Mix until combined.
• Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Let cool then frost with Creme de Menthe Frosting. Refrigerate until set. Then spread Melted Chocolate topping over top. Let sit until set and cut into bars.
• To Make Creme De Menthe Frosting: Combine the confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup butter or margarine and creme de menthe. Mix until smooth.
• To Make Melted Chocolate Topping: Melt the chocolate chips and 6 tablespoons butter together. Stir until smooth and spread evenly over the top of the cooled filling.

CREME DE MENTHE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Cream butter, add sugar; beat until fluffy.
• Add eggs, one at a time, beat well after each addition.
• Combine flour annd salt.
• Add to creamed mix alternately with chocolate syrup.
• Stir in vanilla.
• Pour into greased and floured 13x9 baking pan.
• Bake at 350* for 25 minutes, cool completely.
• Frosting: Cream 1/4 cup butter in small bowl.
• Gradually add powdered sugar and creme de menthe, mix well.
• Spread over cooled brownies.
• Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Topping: Combine chocolate chips and butter in small pan.
• Slowly melt on low heat, stirring until smooth.
• Spread over brownies.
• Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Cut into squares, enjoy!

MINT BROWNIES

Steps:

• For the brownie:
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a 13 by 9-inch baking dish with 2 sheets of aluminum foil (one going each direction) and leaving a two-inch overhang on all sides. Brush foil with melted butter (about 1/2 - 3/4 Tbsp), set aside.
• Add bittersweet chocolate chips and butter to a microwave safe bowl. Heat mixture on HIGH power in 15 second intervals, stirring well after each interval until melted and smooth. Pour mixture into a large mixing bowl and using a rubber spatula (for entire mixing process), mix in granulated sugar and salt.
• Blend in eggs one a time, mixing just until combined after each addition and adding in vanilla with last egg. Sprinkle cocoa powder into an even layer over batter and fold in just until combined.
• Add half of the flour and fold several times then add remaining flour and fold just until combined (batter will be thick). Pour and spread mixture into an even layer in prepared baking dish.
• Bake in preheated oven 20 - 23 minutes until toothpick inserted into center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached. Cool completely on a wire rack
• Mint Cream Filling:
• In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip butter and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Blend in mint extract and green food coloring if desired, then with mixer set on low speed slowly add in powdered sugar, add 1 - 2 pinches salt to taste, and mix until smooth and fluffy.
• Spread mixture over cooled brownies into an even layer. Transfer to refrigerator and chill 30 minutes.
• For the Chocolate Topping:
• To a microwave safe bowl, add semi-sweet chocolate chips and butter and heat mixture on HIGH power in 15 second intervals, stirring well after each interval until melted and smooth.
• Remove brownies from refrigerator and spread chocolate topping into an even layer over brownies. Return to refrigerator and chill 30 minutes longer, or until chocolate has set. Cut into squares and store in an airtight container.

GLUTEN-FREE CRèME DE MENTHE BROWNIE PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom only of 8- or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray (without flour).
• In medium bowl, stir brownie mix, butter and eggs until well blended (batter will be thick). Spread in pan.
• Bake 8-inch pan 28 to 31 minutes, 9-inch pan 26 to 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, mix all filling ingredients except whipped topping and chocolate chips. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with whisk until mixture starts to boil; boil and stir 1 minute longer until thickened. Remove from heat. Refrigerate in pan about 30 minutes until cool.
• Cut brownies into very small pieces, about 36. In 9-inch glass pie plate, press brownie pieces together on bottom and up side of plate. Stir whipped topping and chocolate chips into filling. Spoon into brownie crust and spread evenly. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

CHOCOLATE MINT CREME DE MENTHE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8″x8″ metal baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang so that you can easily pull the baked brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper. Set the pan aside.

CHOCOLATE MINT BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in syrup and vanilla. Add flour and salt; mix well. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 30 minutes (top of brownies will still appear wet). Cool on a wire rack. , For filling, in a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar; add water, extract and food coloring until blended. Spread over cooled brownies. Refrigerate until set. , For topping, melt chocolate chips and butter. Cool 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spread over filling. Chill. Cut into 72 bars. Store in refrigerator.

GRASSHOPPER BROWNIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees and line the bottom and sides of an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
• Make the brownies: In a heat-safe bowl set over a pan of simmering water, melt the 8 ounces/227 grams bittersweet chocolate and 1/2 cup/113 grams butter, stirring occasionally until smooth.
• In a separate large bowl, whisk the eggs and brown sugar together, until the mixture lightens a bit in color and texture, about 1 minute. Whisk in the cocoa powder, vanilla extract and salt, followed by the chocolate and butter mixture. Fold in the flour until just combined.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until the brownies are set and a toothpick inserted into the center has a few moist crumbs, 20 to 25 minutes. Set the pan on a rack to cool completely.
• Make the buttercream: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Add the crème de menthe, 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract, and a pinch of salt and mix until smooth. Lower the mixer speed and slowly add the confectioners' sugar. Increase the speed and beat until smooth. Taste and add more peppermint extract if desired.
• Spread the buttercream over the cooled brownies, then refrigerate the brownies until the buttercream is cold and firm, about 30 minutes.
• Make the ganache: Combine all of the ingredients for the ganache in a heat-safe bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Warm the mixture, stirring occasionally until it is melted and smooth. Pour the chocolate over the cooled buttercream and smooth the top with an offset spatula. Chill until the topping is set, about 30 minutes. Store the brownies in the refrigerator. For the cleanest slices make sure to remove the brownies from the pan and wipe off your knife in between cuts.

CREME DE MENTHE BROWNIES

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, melt and stir 4 ounces (3/4 cup) of the dark chocolate pieces, butter, and the unsweetened chocolate over low heat. Remove from heat; cool.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with foil, extending the foil over the edges of the pan. Grease foil; set aside.
• Stir sugar into the cooled chocolate mixture in saucepan. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating with a wooden spoon just until combined. Stir in vanilla.
• In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add flour mixture to chocolate mixture, stirring just until combined. Stir in the remaining 7 ounces (1-1/2 cups) dark chocolate pieces. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Spread Creme de Menthe Filling over cooled brownies. Place uncut brownies in the refrigerator while preparing the Dark Chocolate Ganache.
• Spread slightly cooled Dark Chocolate Ganache over Creme de Menthe Filling, spreading to the edges with a spatula. Cover and chill about 1 hour or until set. Using the edges of the foil, lift the uncut brownies out of the pan. Cut into bars. Makes 48 brownies. Crème de Menthe Filling
• In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and butter. Beat on medium speed with an electric mixer for 30 seconds. Gradually beat in 1 cup of the powdered sugar. Beat in creme de menthe. Gradually beat in remaining powdered sugar. Beat in 1 tablespoon of additional milk, if needed, to make the filling slightly thicker than a frosting Dark Chocolate Ganache
• In a medium saucepan, bring whipping cream just to boiling over medium-high heat. Remove from heat. Add dark chocolate pieces (do not stir). Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth. Cool for 15 minutes. Place brownies in a single layer in an airtight container; cover. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

PAULA DEEN'S CREME DE MENTHE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Mist 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray.
• Prepare brownies: In double boiler, melt baking chocolate and 1 cup butter over simmering water; cool slightly.
• In medium mixing bowl, beat eggs with a whisk until blended, then add the 2 cups granulated sugar and continue whisking until mixture is light and fluffy.
• Add cooled chocolate mixture, salt, vanilla and flour.
• Keep whisking until thoroughly blended.
• Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 25 minutes.
• Remove from oven and leave brownies to cool in pan.
• Make filling: Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the 1/2 cup butter and confectioners' sugar together until well blended.
• Stir in the creme de menthe and blend well.
• Spread over cooled brownies.
• Refrigerate in original baking pan until filling is firm.
• Make icing: Melt the chocolate chips and 6 T butter in the top of a double boiler, stirring until smooth. (You can do this in the microwave, just monitor closely and stir a few times.).
• Pour the warm glaze over the filling and tilt pan to distribute the icing evenly.
• Refrigerate until chocolate hardens.
• To cut, allow brownies to come to room temperature in the pan so chocolate doesn't crack.

GRASSHOPPER BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease square pan, 8x8x2 inches. In medium bowl, beat granulated sugar, 1/2 cup butter, the vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed, or stir with spoon. Stir in flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Spread in pan.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; cool 15 minutes. Mix remaining ingredients except chocolate; spread over brownies. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
• In 1-quart saucepan, heat chocolate over low heat until melted; spread evenly over powdered sugar mixture. Refrigerate at least 3 hours. For bars, cut into 5 rows by 5 rows; cut each bar diagonally in half to form triangles.

CREME DE MENTHE COOKIE DOUGH CHEESECAKE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Mix butter, sugars, eggs, vanilla, baking soda and salt with an electric mixer until smooth.
• Add flour, cocoa and 1 1/2 bags baking chips.
• Stir with a wooden spoon until all the ingredients are incorporated.
• Spray an 11"x17" jelly-roll pan with cooking spray.
• Spread about 2/3 of the cookie dough into the prepared pan.
• Spread cream cheese filling over top.
• Crumble remaining cookie dough over top of the cream cheese filling.
• Sprinkle remaining half bag of Creme de Menthe baking chips on top.
• Bake at 350° for about 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Cool.
• Cut into 48 bars.
• Mix cream cheese, eggs, vanilla, and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth.
• Pour over top of cookie dough layer in jelly-roll pan.
• Top with remaining cookie dough.

CREME DE MENTHE BROWNIE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate & butter until smooth. The mixture will be THICK, but smooth. Set aside.
• Place eggs, sugar & vanilla in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment & beat for 15 minutes or until pale & creamy.
• Add flour, baking powder & chocolate mixture. Mix to combine. Scraping the bowl & paddle as necessary.
• Scoop 2 tablespoonfuls for each cookie (I use a #50 scoop) onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
• Bake at 350*F for 10-12 minutes or until puffed & cracked. Allow to cool completely on trays.
• While cookies cool, in a large bowl with a hand mixer, beat butter, powdered sugar & creme de menthe extract. You can add more mint flavoring until desired mint-iness, but don't add too much that it tastes like eating toothpaste. Add green food coloring & mix to desired color.
• Put the inside of a coupler into a pastry bag & leave the band off. Fill with mint icing & swirl onto the underside of one brownie cookie. Top with a second brownie cookie, bottom side down on top of the icing. Twist & push with a little bit of pressure to make sure filling spreads to the edges without breaking the cookie. Sprinkle edges of icing with green sugar crystals. Repeat with remaining cookies.