Brownies For Mint Parfaits Recipes

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk 2 cups milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes; set aside. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, extract and remaining milk. Fold in whipped topping. , Spoon half of the pudding into four parfait glasses. Top with half of cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers. Garnish with candies if desired.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup of softened butter until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the chocolate syrup. Stir in the flour until just blended. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until top springs back when lightly touched. Cool completely in the pan.
• In a small bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup butter or margarine and creme de menthe until smooth. Spread evenly over the cooled brownies, then chill until set.
• In a small bowl over simmering water, or in the microwave, melt the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter and the chocolate chips, stirring occasionally until smooth. Allow to cool slightly, then spread over the top of the mint layer. Cover, and chill for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.
• Combine sugar, butter, cocoa powder, and eggs in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until well mixed. Add flour, vanilla extract, and salt; mix to combine. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until top is dry and edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 25 minutes. Let cool, about 20 minutes.
• While brownies are cooling, mix powdered sugar, melted butter, milk, mint extract, and food coloring with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Spread frosting on cooled brownies; place in refrigerator.
• Place chocolate chips and cream in a glass bowl over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Drizzle over brownies and return to the refrigerator, until top layers are set, about 45 minutes.

Steps:

• Prepare and bake brownie mix according to package directions., Chop five candies; set aside. Arrange remaining candies in a single layer over warm brownies. Bake 20-25 seconds longer or until candy is softened; spread over top. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with chopped candies.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a glass 9-by-13-inch baking pan and line it with 2 overlapping pieces of parchment paper so the paper comes up over the edges of the pan. Butter the paper.
• Make the brownies: Place a small pot of water over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Place a heatproof bowl over the simmering water, add the butter and chocolate and gently melt them together, stirring to combine. (This can also be done in the microwave; heat in 15-second intervals.)
• Transfer the chocolate-butter mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add the brown and granulated sugars, eggs, vanilla and salt and whisk together. Add the flour and gently whisk to combine, then pour into the prepared baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out somewhat clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan.
• Make the buttercream: Combine the cream cheese and butter in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat until smooth. Add the creme de menthe and beat until combined. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and beat until smooth and fluffy.
• Spread the buttercream over the brownies, then refrigerate until firm. Use the parchment to remove the brownies from the baking dish. Slice into bars.

Steps:

• Make chocolate curls for garnish: Use a vegetable peeler to shave chocolate from block; set aside. Cut ice cream into 1 1/2-inch chunks; stack in four glasses, alternating with brownie pieces. Drizzle with chocolate syrup. Garnish with curls and mint sprigs, if using; serve.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch-square baking pan; line with buttered parchment paper. Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil; turn off heat. Combine butter and chocolate in a small, heatproof bowl; set over the pan of water, stirring occasionally, until melted.
• Whisk eggs in a large bowl, and add salt, sugars, and vanilla. Stir to combine. Stir in melted chocolate mixture. Sift in flour, and fold until combined. Pour batter into prepared pan; spread evenly. Transfer pan to the oven, and bake until top is shiny and batter is moderately firm, about 25 minutes. Let cool before cutting and removing from pan; serve.