Mar 11

Mar 11 Chocolate Mint Dessert Brownies

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With This Must-Try Dessert Recipe

By Kim Gretchell for allrecipes.com

“It's a brownie covered in mint cream topped with chocolate, mmmmmm!"

Decadent chocolate wrapped up with mint in a fluffy layered brownie. These are perfect for mint and chocolate fans – with the added bonus of being a brownie! The layer of mint is confectioner’s sugar and butter, which is a sweet delight amidst the gooey brownie. Topped with another layer of chocolate that completes the overall dessert, which is perfect for bringing to a party.

Chocolate Mint Dessert Brownies

Ingredients

1 cup white sugar

½ cup butter, softened

4 eggs

1 ½ cup chocolate syrup

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 cups confectioner’s sugar

½ cup butter, softened

2 tablespoons crème de menthe liqueur

6 tablespoons butter

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

Prep 15 min. Cook 30 min. Ready in 2 hr. 5 min.

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup sugar and ½ 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.

3. Bake for 25 to 39 minutes in the preheated oven, or until top springs back when lightly touched. Cool completely in the pan.

4. In a small bowl, beat the confectioners’ sugar, ½ cup butter or margarine and crème de menthe until smooth. Spread evenly over the cooled brownies, then chill until set.

5. 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.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 286 calories; 13.8 g fat; 39.5 g carbohydrates; 2.4 g protein; 59 mg cholesterol; 101 mg sodium.

Source: Allrecipes.com