Mint Brownies
If I had to sit in a room all day with nothing but a pan of brownies, this is the recipe I'd pick. I mean, I'd also need a case of chips so I could switch off between "salty" and "sweet." And while we're adding things to that room--might as well throw in a tall...decaf...cappuccino* and a month's supply of insulin.
Happy holidays. From me and my room.
Mint Brownies
BROWNIE BASE
1 (13"x9") brownie mix (and ingredients listed on back of box)
FILLING:
4 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup refrigerated Irish creme nondairy creamer
1 cup heavy whipping cream
15 mint Andes candies, chopped
ICING:
12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter
Mint Andes candies, halved, optional
Prepare brownie mix according to package directions, and bake in a greased 13"x9" pan. Cool on a wire rack.
In a small saucepan, melt white chocolate and creamer--stir with a whisk until smooth. Refrigerate for 30-40 minutes or until chilled.
In another small bowl, beat 1 cup cream until soft peaks form; fold into white chocolate mixture. Beat on medium speed until stiff peaks form, about 4 minutes. Fold in chopped candies. Spread over brownies. Cover and refrigerate.
In a small saucepan, combine bittersweet chocolate and 1 cup cream. Cook and stir over low heat until chocolate is melted and smooth; remove from the heat. Stir in butter until melted. Cool to room temperature. Carefully spread over filling. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until icing is set. Cut into bars. Garnish with additional candies if desired. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.
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7 comments:
Sounds pretty amazing, but I'm not into non-dairy creamers. May have to try this with 'real' [alcoholic] Irish cream. :)
This does sound really delicious. I love anything with mint and chocolate. I think I might use the Irish Cream liqueur too though - I do love it this time of year :)
I dreamt about them all night. I might have a new addiction. I think I'll skip the liqueur the other ladies are talking about, lest they become more than a chocolate addiction.
Thanks Lisa!!
P.S. Why didn't yours look this "clean cut" and square? : )
I should also mention that the original recipe called for nuts in the brownies (as shown in that perfect food photography, not compliments of me, heh heh).
My hubby would love these since he is a fan of anything mint! Thanks for a different and great recipe!
These sound ssssssssooooooooo good - maybe it's a good thing your Dad doesn't care for mint. You got that trait from me, thank you very much!!
I. Want. Mint. Brownies.
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