For the . . . um, three of you who wanted the Andes Brownies recipe, I successfully procured it tonight, thanks to Kim who brought them to the party. Now all I need is someone to have an event where I can justify making a whole pan of these mint brownies (but please – a party with only a few people so I can bring back at least half of them).
andes mint brownies
Mint Brownies
These Andes mint brownies are perfect for a party or for you to hog at home by yourself!
Cook Time 25 minutes
Ingredients
Brownies:
- 3/4 c flour
- 1/4 t baking soda
- 1/4 t salt
- 2 c semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 t vanilla
- 1/3 c butter
- 2/3 c sugar
- 2 T water
- 2 eggs
- 2 pkg Andes mints
Frosting:
- 3 squares of unsweetened chocolate
- 3 T butter
- 3 c powdered sugar
- 1/4 t salt
- 1/2 c half & half
- 1 t vanilla
Instructions
Brownies:
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 9 inch square pan.
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In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and salt.
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In a large bowl, combine chocolate chips and vanilla.
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In a saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and water. Bring this mixture just to a boil. Pour hot mixture over chips and stir. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the flour mixture. Fold in nuts at this time, if desired. Pour 1/2 the batter into the pan, put down a layer of the mints, and then top with the remaining batter, spreading evenly.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until slightly firm to touch. Cool completely before frosting or cutting.
Frosting:
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Melt chocolate and butter in microwave. Put the powdered sugar in a mixer bowl and pour the melted chocolate and butter on top. Add half & half, salt and vanilla. Beat with wire beater until creamy. Chill for better consistency before spreading.
Yum, yum, yum. I gained five pounds just looking at this recipe. Thanks for sharing the goodness, Kim!
Jen says
THANK YOU!!!! I’m definitely making these this weekend!!!
diana banana says
I’m making them today….stay tuned
LeAnne says
Those sound devine. I can’t wait to try them. Andes mints are so great on their own, but with brownies and chocolate…oh the possibilities. Thanks!
diana banana says
they were delicious!!!!