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Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 55 mins Servings: 48
Paula Deen's Creme De Menthe Brownies
By Lainey6605 on March 15, 2007
About This Recipe
"These are great for St. Patrick's Day. Preparation time does not include
time for chilling."
Ingredients
Brownies
4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
1 cup unsalted butter
4 large eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup flour
Filling
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons green creme de menthe ( or use green food coloring plus a dash of peppermint
extract)
Icing
6 ounces semi­sweet chocolate chips
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mist 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray.
3. Prepare brownies: In double boiler, melt baking chocolate and 1 cup butter over simmering water;
cool slightly.
4. In medium mixing bowl, beat eggs with a whisk until blended, then add the 2 cups granulated sugar
and continue whisking until mixture is light and fluffy.
5. Add cooled chocolate mixture, salt, vanilla and flour.

2. Page 2 of 2Paula Deen's Creme De Menthe Brownies (cont.)
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value
Calories 165.0
Calories from Fat 89 54%
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 (36 g)
Servings Per Recipe: 48
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value
Total Fat 9.9g 15%
Saturated Fat 6.0g 30%
Cholesterol 34.5mg 11%
Sugars 15.7 g
Sodium 32.3mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 18.9g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g 2%
Sugars 15.7 g 63%
Protein 1.3g 2%
Directions
6. Keep whisking until thoroughly blended.
7. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 25 minutes.
8. Remove from oven and leave brownies to cool in pan.
9. Make filling: Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the 1/2 cup butter and confectioners'
sugar together until well blended.
10. Stir in the creme de menthe and blend well.
11. Spread over cooled brownies.
12. Refrigerate in original baking pan until filling is firm.
13. Make icing: Melt the chocolate chips and 6 T butter in the top of a double boiler, stirring until
smooth. (You can do this in the microwave, just monitor closely and stir a few times.).
14. Pour the warm glaze over the filling and tilt pan to distribute the icing evenly.
15. Refrigerate until chocolate hardens.
16. To cut, allow brownies to come to room temperature in the pan so chocolate doesn't crack.
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