Paula Deen’s Creme De Menthe Brownies
Creme De Menthe is a mint-flavored liqueur that adds a refreshing twist to these chocolate brownies.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 Eggs
- 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 cup Creme De Menthe Syrup
- 2 drop Green Food Coloring
- 1/2 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the sugar and vanilla extract.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing well.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, heat the creme de menthe syrup over low heat until warm. Stir in the green food coloring.
- Poke holes all over the brownies using a fork or skewer. Pour the warm creme de menthe syrup over the brownies, allowing it to soak in.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips and heavy cream in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate ganache over the brownies and spread it evenly.
- Let the brownies cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 46g16%
- Sugars 32g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.