Creme de Menthe Brownies
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Recipe Name: Creme de Menthe Brownies — These are perfect for any special occasion and well worth the time required. Prep Time: Cook Time: Total Time: Yield: Serving: Yield: 24-28 brownies
Ingredients
  • 4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
  • 1¾ cups unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup whipped cream
  • ¼ cup creme de menthe liqueur
  • 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan and set aside.
  2. Place the unsweetened chocolate and 1 cup of butter in a glass bowl and microwave the mixture for 1 minute on high power. Stir and continue to microwave at 15-second intervals until completely melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the eggs until light and fluffy. Gradually add the granulated sugar. Fold in the vanilla and salt. Add the flour, then the melted chocolate. Beat for 1 minute. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake 32 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  4. In a mixing bowl, cream ½ cup of butter until light and fluffy. Reduce the mixer speed and add the powdered sugar. Gradually add the whipped cream and creme de menthe. Spread evenly over the cooled brownies, cover and refrigerate 1½ hours.
  5. Place the remaining butter and the chocolate chips in a glass bowl. Microwave on high power for 30 seconds. Stir and repeat until the mixture is completely melted and smooth. Spread on top of the creme de menthe layer, cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
  6. When ready to serve, dip a kitchen knife in hot water, then dry before cutting each piece to prevent the creme de menthe portion from smearing. Refrigerate any leftovers.
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Recipe by The Tennessee Magazine at https://www.tnmagazine.org/sweet-nothings/