Mintbrownietart Recipes

MINT BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13'' inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Chop the butter and the unsweetened chocolate into chunks and place together in a microwave safe bowl.
• Microwave on low power in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted. (You could also melt them over LOW heat in a saucepan, stirring constantly). Set aside to cool, stirring occasionally.
• In a large bowl beat together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Slowly add the melted chocolate, while stirring.
• In a separate small bowl combine the flour and baking powder. Stir the flour into the chocolate batter, just until combined. Don't over-mix.
• Pour batter into greased pan and bake for 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
• Combine all frosting ingredients and beat until light and fluffy. Add more milk if you want it thinner.
• Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled brownies. Refrigerate while you make the chocolate glaze.
• Place chocolate chips and butter in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave one low power in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. Allow to cool for about 5-10 minutes.
• Spread evenly over the frosted brownies. Return to fridge to allow the chocolate to harden.
• Allow the bars to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before cutting into squares. (If you try to cut into them while they are cold the top chocolate layer will crack pretty easily and they wont be as pretty).

MINT BROWNIE BITES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Spray a 24-well nonstick mini muffin pan generously with baking spray.
• Melt the unsweetened chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave. Remove from the microwave and stir in 8 mints until all melted. Let cool slightly.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream 1 stick of the butter with the sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time. With the mixer on low, slowly drizzle in the cooled chocolate mixture, mixing until combined. Add the flour and mix thoroughly. Scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, add the mint extract and mix again.
• Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, scoop the batter into the prepared mini muffin pan. Bake until the edges are set and a toothpick comes out clean, 11 to 15 minutes. Let rest in the pan 5 minutes and then turn upside down out of the pan and allow to cool.
• Combine 30 to 36 mints in a microwave-safe bowl with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and the bittersweet chocolate. Microwave and stir until melted and smooth.
• Dip the brownie bites in the chocolate, concentrating on the top "cone" part. Allow to set for a few minutes. Chop the remaining mints and sprinkle them on the top. Set in the freezer for 10 minutes if you need them to set right away. Yum!

CHOCOLATE-MINT BROWNIE TART

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Unfold crust into 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Fold overhang in and press firmly to sides. Using fingertips, press sides up to form raised edge * inch above pan sides. Pierce crust all over with fork. Freeze 5 minutes. Bake crust until golden, about 22 minutes. Cool. Maintain oven temperature.
• Melt butter in heavy small saucepan over low heat; pour into large bowl. Add brownie mix, 5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon water, egg and peppermint extract; whisk to blend. Stir in packet of chocolate chips, if included in brownie mix.
• Spoon batter into crust. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out with some moist crumbs still attached, about 45 minutes. Let stand on rack while preparing chocolate toppings. Whisk 3/4 cup semisweet chips and 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons water in heavy small saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Combine white baking chips with 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon water in another heavy small saucepan. Whisk over low heat until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
• Spoon melted semisweet chocolate by tablespoonfuls onto warm brownie in 7 or 8 pools, spacing evenly. Spoon melted white chips into remaining spaces to cover brownie. Using tip of knife, swirl chocolates. Let cool at room temperature in pan on rack until top is set, about 2 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; let stand at room temperature.) Remove tart pan sides. Garnish with mint.

MINT BROWNIES

Steps:

• Prepare and bake brownie mix according to package directions., Chop five candies; set aside. Arrange remaining candies in a single layer over warm brownies. Bake 20-25 seconds longer or until candy is softened; spread over top. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with chopped candies.

MINT BROWNIE TART

Steps:

• In a saucepan, melt butter and chocolate.
• Stir in sugar until well blended.
• Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
• Stir in flour until well blended.
• Pour into a greased 9-inch springform pan.
• Bake at 350 for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
• Cool on a wire rack.
• In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
• Add extract and food coloring if desired; mix well.
• Fold in whipped topping.
• Spread evenly over brownie layer.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Remove sides of pain just before serving.
• Melt chocolate chips; drizzle over top.