Créme de Menthe Brownies
Print This Recipe
INGREDIENTS 4 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1 cup butter or margarine
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
CRÈME de MENTHE FROSTING
1/2 cup chocolate morsels, melted
4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup half and half
1/4 cup green Crème de Menthe
1 cup walnuts, finely choppedCombine unsweetened chocolate and butter in a small, heavy saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted. Let stand 10 minutes.
Beat eggs at medium speed of an electric mixer until thick and lemon-colored; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add flour, salt, vanilla, and chocolate mixture; beat at low speed for 1 minute. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; spread Crème de Menthe Frosting over top. Chill at least 4 hours. Drizzle melted chocolate morsels over frosting and cut into bars immediately. Remove from pan, and chill at least 1 hour. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.
FROSTING - Combine all ingredients, except melted chocolate morsels, until spreading consistency.