Happiness and Chocolate Abound
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!
THANK YOU!!!! I’m definitely making these this weekend!!!
I’m making them today….stay tuned
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!
they were delicious!!!!