Unleavened Chocolate Mint Cake Brownies Recipes

CLASSIC MINT CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Melt the butter and chopped chocolate in a medium saucepan on medium heat, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Or melt in a medium microwave safe bowl in 20 second increments, stirring after each, in the microwave. Remove from the heat, pour into a large mixing bowl, and allow to slightly cool for 10 minutes.
• Adjust the oven rack to the lower third position and preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line the bottom and sides of a 9×13 baking pan* with aluminum foil or parchment paper, leaving an overhang on all sides. Set aside.
• Whisk the granulated and brown sugars into the cooled chocolate/butter mixture. Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking until smooth after each addition. Whisk in the vanilla. Gently fold in the salt, flour, and cocoa powder. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 35-36 minutes or until the brownies begin to pull away from the edges of the pan. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out with only a few moist crumbs when the brownies are done. All ovens are different, so keep an eye on them after 30 minutes and use the toothpick test to see when yours are finished. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan set on a wire rack. Once completely cooled, lift the foil out of the pan using the overhang on the sides. Place the whole thing on a baking sheet as you make the frosting. Do not cut into squares yet.
• In a medium bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the confectioners' sugar and milk. Beat for 2 minutes on low speed, then increase to high speed and beat for 1 additional minute. Add the peppermint extract and food coloring (if using) and beat on high for 1 full minute. Taste and add a drop or two more peppermint extract if desired. Frost cooled brownies, that you placed on the baking sheet, and place the baking sheet in the refrigerator. This allows the frosting to "set" on top of the brownies which makes spreading the chocolate layer easy. Keep in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
• Melt the butter and chocolate chips in a medium saucepan on medium heat, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Or melt in a medium microwave safe bowl in 20 second increments, stirring after each, in the microwave. Once melted and smooth, pour over mint layer. Gently spread with a knife or offset spatula. Place the brownies, that are still on the baking sheet, in the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour (and up to 4 hours or even overnight) to set the chocolate.
• Once chilled, remove from the refrigerator and cut into squares. For neat cutting, make very quick cuts, using a very sharp large knife, and wiping the knife off with a paper towel between each cut. Brownies are OK at room temperature for a few hours. Cover tightly and keep leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

UNLEAVENED CHOCOLATE MINT CAKE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Cream sugar and butter well. Add beaten eggs, flour, cocoa and salt and mix until thoroughly combined. Bake in a greased 13x9 pan at 400F for 25 minutes.
• While brownies are baking cream together the confectioners sugar, peppermint extract, softened butter and as much food coloring as desired in a bowl and set aside. Spread on brownies after they have cooled in the pan for 15 minutes.
• When brownies are completely cool, melt together the chocolate chips and 6Tbsp butter. Spread immediately on top of mint layer of brownies. Chill until set, but soft enough to cut. If chocolate is too hard it will crack and make it difficult to cut brownies squares.
• Slice brownies into 2" x 1" squares.

SIMPLE CHOCOLATE MINT BROWNIES (CAKE DOCTOR RECIPE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees and place a rack in the center of the oven.
• Lightly grease the bottom of an 8x8 inch square metal baking pan.
• Place the brownie mix, butter, eggs and peppermint extract in a large mixing bowl and stir with a wooden spoon until moistened - about 40 strokes.
• Pour batter into prepared pan and sprinkle the mint chocolate candy over the top.
• Bake for 35 minutes, or until the edges of the brownie are set and the middle is cooked yet soft to touch.
• Transfer the baking pan to a wire rack and let it cool for 20 minutes or more before cutting into squares for serving.
• STORING BROWNIES: Store the brownies, covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, at room temperature for up to 5 days. Otherwise, freeze the brownies in the pan, covered with foil for up to 3 months; let them thaw overnight on the counter before serving.

CHOCOLATE MINT BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in syrup and vanilla. Add flour and salt; mix well. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 30 minutes (top of brownies will still appear wet). Cool on a wire rack. , For filling, in a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar; add water, extract and food coloring until blended. Spread over cooled brownies. Refrigerate until set. , For topping, melt chocolate chips and butter. Cool 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spread over filling. Chill. Cut into 72 bars. Store in refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE MINT BROWNIES

Steps:

• Dip measuring cup into mix and level off; allow to come to room temperature.
• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Grease 9-inch square pan.
• In small saucepan over low heat,melt chocolate chips,stirring constantly.
• In a large bowl,combine mix,melted chocolate chips,nuts,vanilla and eggs at low speed just until blended.
• Spread evenly in greased pan.
• Bake at 350 F for 20-25 minutes or until set.
• Immediately arrange mints on top; return to oven an additional 5 minutes.
• Spread softened mints evenly over brownie surface.
• Cool completely;cut into bars.