Creme de Menthe Brownies
These festive brownies are a minty and fudgy homemade treat that's something a little different than the usual plain brownies. You can also adapt this recipe to use with a 9x13 family size brownie mix by doubling the ingredients for the creme de menthe layer and chocolate glaze layer.
Ingredients:
Brownie Layer:
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 2/3 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
Creme de Menthe Layer:
- 4 tablespoons butter - softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons creme de menthe
Chocolate Glaze Layer:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons creme de menthe
Instructions:
1st Layer: Brownies
- Place the chocolate chips and butter in a glass mixing bowl (or other microwave safe mixing bowl). Heat on high for one minute, or until the chips are soft and the butter is melted. Remove from microwave and stir until smooth.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and stir until well mixed.
- Pour batter in a greased 8×8 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
2nd Layer: Creme de menthe
- Mix together the softened butter and the powdered sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the creme de menthe and continue mixing until combined.
- Spread this creme de menthe layer over your 8x8 pan of prepared brownies. Chill while you are making the next layer.
3rd Layer: Chocolate Glaze
- Combine the butter and the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir. If things are not quite melted yet, microwave for another 20 to 30 seconds. Stir to completely blend the melted butter and melted chocolatechips, and then
- Stir in the 2 teaspoons of Creme de Menthe.
- Drizzle the glaze over the over the creme de menthe layer, spreading it around as needed. Chill before cutting.