"These rich Mint Fudge Brownies, have a decadent fudge brownie base, layered with a creamy, creme de menthe mint buttercream center and topped with a thick chocolate ganache. Don't let the steps or ingredients scare you off, these are SO easy!"
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Prep time: 20mins
Cook time: 35mins
Serves or Makes: 24
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ingredients
Fudge Brownies
- 1 cup sugar (I use all natural cane sugar)
- 1/2 cup butter (the real stuff)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cup Hershey's Simply 5 Natural Syrup
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Creme de Menthe Buttercream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablepoons creme de menthe (liqueur or syrup)
- 1/2 cup butter (still the real)
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Chocolate Ganache
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 6 ounces butter (yep, still real) that's about 1 ½ sticks
Method
Brownies
Step 1
Start by preheating your oven to 350F degrees (375F for high altitude) and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper or spray well. Cream the softened butter and sugar for 1-2 minutes on medium high speed, add another minute if using all natural cane sugar.
Step 2
Add eggs, mixing on medium for 2 minutes Slowly add in flour while mixer is on low, scraping down sides once.
Step 3
Pour in Hershey's chocolate syrup and mix on medium-low speed until combined, scraping down sides and bottom of bowl until no lighter flour color is seen. Pour brownie batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until the sides pull away slightly and the top springs back when lightly touched. Cool completely!
Creme de Menthe Buttercream
Step 1
Cream butter and add powdered sugar, creaming until smooth, 1-2 minutes on medium. Pour in Creme de Menthe* (see below for substitutions), mixing until light and fluffy! Spread creme de menthe frosting on cooled brownie base, place in fridge until ready to top with ganache.
Chocolate Ganache
Step 1
Place chocolate chips and butter (I slice into pieces) in microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 20-30 second intervals, stirring between each heating. The chips will melt even after you microwave it. Spread on top of mint layer, cool completely, then slice and serve. See post for tips if your ganache "breaks" for how to fix it!