Grasshopper Bars

1 1/2 cups flour
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons instant cocoa mix
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/3 cups butter, softened
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons corn syrup
2 cups coarsely chopped nuts

In large bowl, mix together all base ingredients except nuts. Stir in nuts and pour into a greased 13 x 9-inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F until center is soft and edges are slightly firm, about 40 to 45 minutes. Do not overbake. Cool.

Mint Frosting
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
4 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons milk
Green food coloring
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract or Cr?me de Menthe

In small bowl, combine all ingredients and spread over cooled base. Place in freezer for 15 to 20 minutes.

Glaze
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
3 tablespoons butter

In small saucepan or microwave, melt chocolate and butter together and pour evenly over frosting. Refrigerate until hard. Carefully cut into bars and remove from pan.

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This entry was posted by dukat76 on Monday, March 17th, 2008 at 12:24 pm and is filed under Bar Cookie. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Grasshopper Bars

Submitted to Recipe Goldmine by ltlgranny (Linda)

1 box chewy fudge brownie mix
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
4 plus tablespoons cr?me de menthe, to taste
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
Andes mints

Prepare fudge mix as directed on package. Let cool completely before frosting.

Combine cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar and cr?me de menthe. Spread over brownies.

Melt chocolate chips and butter. Pour over frosting and tilt pan to cover completely. Refrigerate until cool. Garnish with Andes mints. Cut into squares.

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This entry was posted by dukat76 on Friday, February 22nd, 2008 at 9:05 am and is filed under Desserts. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.