Mint Cookies N Cream Brownies Recipes

COOKIES & CREAM BROWNIES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth; set aside. For brownie layer, combine the butter, sugars and cocoa in a large bowl. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to cocoa mixture. Stir in crushed cookie crumbs., Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking pan. Spoon cream cheese mixture over batter. Sprinkle with coarsely chopped cookies. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.

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.

" JOE'S" PEPPERMINT COOKIES N CREAM BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, and grease lightly.
• In a medium-large saucepan over low heat, melt together butter and chocolate, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in sugar, salt and vanilla & peppermint extracts; remove from heat.
• Whisk in eggs one at a time, waiting until each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
• Stir in flour and cocoa powder until mixture is uniform. Stir in crushed cookies.
• Spread batter into prepared pan.
• If desired, crush 3-4 additional cookies finely and scatter on top of batter. You can also crush 1 candy-cane and sprinkle it on top; it will melt slightly but still be pretty and festive.
• Bake for about 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not coated with batter.
• Cool brownies in pan on wire rack for 20 minutes, then lift brownies in the foil out of the pan and place on a wire rack to cool completely (at least one more hour) before slicing.

MINT COOKIES 'N' CREAM BROWNIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in chocolate syrup, then flour, just until blended. Fold in the chopped cookies. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool completely on a wire rack., For mint cream, in a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the milk, extract and food coloring. Frost brownies; sprinkle with crushed cookies. Cut into squares.

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.