French Cream Mint Brownies Recipes

CREME DE MENTHE BROWNIES RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease or line with foil a 9 x 9 baking dish.
• In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar.
• Add vanilla and eggs, and mix until smooth.
• Add flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt, and mix until just combined.
• Gently fold in creme de menthe pieces, reserving a few to sprinkle on top.
• Spread evenly in prepared pan, top with remaining creme de menthe pieces, and bake 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted about two inches from the side of the pan comes out clean.
• Let cool and then cut into squares (I usually cut 16 squares, since they are pretty rich).

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.

MINT CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Beat eggs until fluffy.
• Add sugar and vanilla; beat well.
• Melt the butter and chocolate and add to the mixture (mixing well).
• Add flour and stir until smooth.
• Pour into pan.
• Bake at 375*F for 25 min (if using 9x12 pan) or for 20 min (if using 15x10 pan).
• Topping: Mix 4 tablespoons butter, confectioners' sugar, mint, and cream.
• Add green food coloring.
• Frost brownies and refrigerate.
• Chill 1 hour.
• Top with remaining butter and melted chocolate chips.
• Refrigerate and cut into squares.

CHOCOLATE MINT DESSERT BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup of softened butter until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the chocolate syrup. Stir in the flour until just blended. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until top springs back when lightly touched. Cool completely in the pan.
• In a small bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup butter or margarine and creme de menthe until smooth. Spread evenly over the cooled brownies, then chill until set.
• In a small bowl over simmering water, or in the microwave, melt the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter and the chocolate chips, stirring occasionally until smooth. Allow to cool slightly, then spread over the top of the mint layer. Cover, and chill for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares.

MINT CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.
• Combine sugar, butter, cocoa powder, and eggs in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until well mixed. Add flour, vanilla extract, and salt; mix to combine. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until top is dry and edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 25 minutes. Let cool, about 20 minutes.
• While brownies are cooling, mix powdered sugar, melted butter, milk, mint extract, and food coloring with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Spread frosting on cooled brownies; place in refrigerator.
• Place chocolate chips and cream in a glass bowl over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Drizzle over brownies and return to the refrigerator, until top layers are set, about 45 minutes.

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.

FRENCH CREAM MINT BROWNIES

Steps:

• To make the brownies: cream the sugar and butter together in a mixing bowl.
• Add in the eggs, chocolate syrup, flour, and baking powder; stir to blend.
• Spoon/pour mixture in a greased 15x10 jelly roll pan.
• Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
• Chill in the refrigerator while making the filling.
• To make the filling: cream the butter and powdered sugar together in a mixing bowl.
• Add in the milk, peppermint extract, and food coloring; stir to blend.
• Spread evenly over the brownie crust; refrigerate until firm.
• To make the frosting: Melt the butter and chocolate chips in a saucepan over low heat; stir constantly.
• Pour evenly over filling.
• Chill slightly; cut into squares.
• Return to refrigerator and chill until firm.

MINTY BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a glass 9-by-13-inch baking pan and line it with 2 overlapping pieces of parchment paper so the paper comes up over the edges of the pan. Butter the paper.
• Make the brownies: Place a small pot of water over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Place a heatproof bowl over the simmering water, add the butter and chocolate and gently melt them together, stirring to combine. (This can also be done in the microwave; heat in 15-second intervals.)
• Transfer the chocolate-butter mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add the brown and granulated sugars, eggs, vanilla and salt and whisk together. Add the flour and gently whisk to combine, then pour into the prepared baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out somewhat clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan.
• Make the buttercream: Combine the cream cheese and butter in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat until smooth. Add the creme de menthe and beat until combined. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and beat until smooth and fluffy.
• Spread the buttercream over the brownies, then refrigerate until firm. Use the parchment to remove the brownies from the baking dish. Slice into bars.