mint brownies
Same brownies. Different color frosting. Both so dang yummy. I get to enjoy back-to-back baby showers for 2 friends that are both having baby girls this summer. Perfect excuse to make these brownies and make them PINK! I took the picture of the green ones years ago, and the pink ones are from Kari's shower last night and there is plenty more for Bri's shower tonight.
[ MINT BROWNIES ]
2 c. butter - melted
3/4 c. cocoa
2 1/4 c. sugar
6 eggs - beaten
Combine above ingredients and mix well. Add the following to the mixture:
2 c. flour
1/8 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
Bake this brownie layer in a Texas sheet cake pan or two 9" x 13" pans for this amount. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes (add 8-10 minutes if you use two 9" x 13" pans. Cool completely.
Mint frosting
4 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. butter - melted
5 Tbsp. milk
6 drops food coloring
2 tsp. mint or peppermint extract
Spread frosting on chilled cake and then chill again. Melt a bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips and spread for top layer. Chill.
My friend Rebecca introduced these to me about 4-5 years ago.
PS - I'd love to show you last year's Christmas card but I may be including it in an article I'm working on for Creating Keepsakes. If I end up not including it there, I'll post it here soon.
[ MINT BROWNIES ]
2 c. butter - melted
3/4 c. cocoa
2 1/4 c. sugar
6 eggs - beaten
Combine above ingredients and mix well. Add the following to the mixture:
2 c. flour
1/8 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
Bake this brownie layer in a Texas sheet cake pan or two 9" x 13" pans for this amount. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes (add 8-10 minutes if you use two 9" x 13" pans. Cool completely.
Mint frosting
4 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. butter - melted
5 Tbsp. milk
6 drops food coloring
2 tsp. mint or peppermint extract
Spread frosting on chilled cake and then chill again. Melt a bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips and spread for top layer. Chill.
My friend Rebecca introduced these to me about 4-5 years ago.
PS - I'd love to show you last year's Christmas card but I may be including it in an article I'm working on for Creating Keepsakes. If I end up not including it there, I'll post it here soon.
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13 Comments:
those brownies look sooooo yummmmmyyyyy!!!!
Honestly. I have to start working out again if I am going to continue reading your blog and writing down recipes for treats! :)
thanks! have fun with the showers.
amy s in nd
Becky, how do you stay so skinny while making so many yummy bites? My gosh your recipes are making me thick and chunky. Ha. No really, they're making me look like I can cook. That's even funnier!
Awesome recipe Becky! You are such an inspiration! I can not wait for your new book. I preordered it today! YEAH!!!
Keep the recipes coming! I can't wait to make these brownies. By the way, when will you be updating your website?
I am LOVING your blog!
Thanks!!
YUM! Becky, your recipes all look so great! Thanks for sharing. :)
I'm so glad I stumbled upon your blog. I've been searching for it for some time. I am loving the recipes that you have posted.
Becky: I need your help! I'm finally getting to my Sketches homework from CKU Detroit and the pictures I took aren't very clear. On the page about you - Becky 2006- what does the metal plate above your photo say?
Thanks!
Jody
mmmm my brownies are in the oven! I've seen the photo for these on your layouts in CK but could never see the recipe. Thanks for posting :)
Those brownies look soooooo good! Thanks for sharing the recipe! :)
Any chance you'll share the "Day Before" birthday cake that you mentioned in a layout in your Creative Sketches book?
Please???? :)
Jenn
Well, my Aunt Shirley's "Greenies" have competition!
A family favorite since I was a young girl, she made a similar brownie. Every baby shower, bridal shower and party or get-together of any kind featured her famous greenies. I had to laugh at your pink version for your friends' baby showers....she often colors her icing depending upon the occasion as well!
Anyway, I just had to say yours are my new favorite. I made them for Aunt Shirley's birthday on July 1st....she told me to thank that Becky for perfecting them!
Thanks for the recipe and please do keep them coming. Cooking, not so much, but baking I love. Your layouts with your recipes look so amazing! I'd love to see more of your recipes! Please! (hey, maybe in your spare time....ha ha....you could put out a cookbook!).
Thanks again for the great recipe. You've inspired me to keep working on my "scrap" recipe album....
Steph
O MY! I can feel myself gaining weight just by looking at those brownies! I am copying the recipe down too!
I am so excited you have a blog! I have been looking for yours...glad I finally found it. I have been following you for years....sounds like a great recipe!
I made these today. Very good!
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