Posted on 12/08/2023 8:45:53 AM PST by Red Badger
.
I live in a college town. They’ll probably celebrate National Brownie Day with an extra ingredient. 😏
Mint Cream Cheese Filled Chocolate Iced Brownies
Delicious w/ a capital D; cream cheese, mint and chocolate in one dreamy bar.
Ing--Filling 8 oz softened cr/cheese, 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1 tsp mint extract 4 drops green coloring
Brownies 1 cup butter or margarine 4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, cut into pieces 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 4 eggs 1 cup all-purpose or unbleached flour Frosting 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 tablespoons corn syrup 2 tablespoons water 2 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, cut into pieces 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup powdered sugar
Steps Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 13x9-inch pan. In small bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar until smooth. Add egg, mint extract and food color; mix well. Set aside. 2 In 3-4-qt pan, melt 1 cup butter and 4 oz chocolate over very low heat, stir constantly. Cool slightly offheat. Stir in 2 cups sugar, 2 tsps vanilla. Add eggs singly, beating in each well. Stir in flour; mix well. Spread in pan. Carefully spoon cheese filling over brownie mixture. Can gently cut through layers with knife to marble. Bake 45-50 minutes or until set. Cool completely.
Icing heat 2 tablespoons butter, corn syrup and water to a rolling boil. Remove from heat. Add 2 oz chocolate; stir until melted. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and powdered sugar; beat until smooth. Frost cooled brownies. Cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Cover and refrigerate any remaining brownies (hah).
SERVE Delicious with a scoop of mint chip or vanilla bean ice cream.
Wojo’s the only other one left.
Joe Biden loves Brownies. Girl Scouts, on the other hand, might be a little old for him.
Just layer crumbled brownies, creamy
chocolate pudding, and whipped topping
in a pretty glass bowl. Scoop out to serve.
Better yet, layer in individual dessert cups. Just as pretty and easier to scoop!
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.