Over 20 years ago a co-worker named Mike made this recipe for Crème de Menthe brownies for an office party. He gave me the recipe printed from an email that I still have in my recipe binder. The first time I wanted to make them, Mr. Bee offered to do the work and I’ve never looked back. We refer to them as “Doug’s Brownies.” They are rich, different and make a lovely addition to your dessert table because of the pretty green color. These would be perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! I promise people will be asking you for the recipe. Still amazing after all these years!
Crème de Menthe Brownies
Bottom Layer:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
4 eggs
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 16oz can of Hershey’s chocolate syrup (this is hard to find, you can substitute if needed with the syrup in the bottle)
1 tsp. vanilla
Cream butter and sugar and add other ingredients in order. Blend well. Pour into a greased and floured 9×13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Cool completely.
Middle layer:
3 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup butter
3 TBL Crème de Menthe liquour
Mix and spread over cooled brownies.
Top Layer:
1 cup chocolate chips
6 TBL butter
Melt chips and butter. Let cool until easy to spread over the middle layer while slightly warm. Refrigerate until ready to cut and serve.
Hospitality is in my DNA. I founded Home with a Twist, a daughter’s twist on her mother’s traditions, in memory of my mother to celebrate her life and the gifts she shared with me. Mother loved to celebrate life’s occasions – big and small.
