Mint Creme Brownies

Oh my goodness gracious.  I shouldn't even have to tell you how heavenly these brownies are, because the picture is worth a thousand words.  Especially if you are a chocoholic like me.  They take a little more effort than your average brownie, but the end result is SO impressive (visually and taste-wise), that you will be glad you took the time to do it.

There are three components to these babies.  The brownie bottom, the mint center, and the chocolate (kind of ganache) topping.

Brownies:

1/2 c butter

1 pkg chocolate chips

1 1/4 c sugar

1 t vanilla

1 1/4 c flour

1/2 t baking powder

1/2 t salt

3 eggs

Heat oven to 350, grease 9x13 metal pan.  Heat butter and 1 c chocolate chips until melted.  Stir in sugar, vanilla, and eggs.  Add flour, salt, and baking powder and stir in the rest of the bag of chocolate chips.

Spread in pan and bake 30 minutes or until center is set.

Mint Creme Center:

2 c powdered sugar

1/2 c butter, softened

2 T creme de menthe (green:  purchase at the liquor store)

Beat together until smooth.  Spread over cooled brownies.  Chill until cool.

Chocolate topping:

6 T butter

1 c chocolate chips

Melt over low heat, cool slightly and spread on top of mint creme.
Chill in refrigerator until topping is fully firm.

Keep in refrigerator and take out 1/2 hour before serving.  (an important step unless you want a mess on your hands!)

 Thank you to my wonderful Minnesota relatives for this recipe.  And thank you Cyndy (my momma-in-law) for making these on our last trip to Minnesota whilst I sat lazily and took pictures.  It's great to be able to share this awesome recipe when I didn't have to be the one making them this time!  

I do hope you enjoy.  I know we do!  Check out my other favorite recipes in my "Food / Recipes" tab at the top right of the page!  

Much love to you.