Our Favorite Holiday Dessert Recipe for 2011
As you travel to visit friends and family this holiday season, there is no better way to spread holiday cheer than to bring a tasty treat to share. A twist on a classic favorite will be sure to impress – Chocolate Mint Brownies!
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 can (16 ounces) chocolate syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups butter, plus 1 tablespoon
1 cups confectioners’ sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon mint extract
3 drops green food coloring
10 ounces mint chocolate chips*
Directions:
In a large bowl, mix butter (1/2 cups, softened) and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in syrup and vanilla. Add flour and salt; mix well. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350⁰ for 30 minutes (top of brownies will still appear wet). Cool on a wire rack.
Filling:
In a small bowl, cream butter (1/2 cup, softened) and confectioners’ sugar; add the water, mint extract and food coloring until blended. Spread over cooled brownies. Refrigerate until set.
Topping:
Melt mint chocolate chips and butter (1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon, cubed). Cool for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spread over filling. Chill. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.
* If mint chocolate chips are not available, place 2 cups (12 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract in a plastic bag; seal and toss to coat. Allow chips to stand for 24-48 hours before using in the topping.
Happy Holidays from Massey Services!
