Are any of you watching Outlander? That’s where I got the inspiration for these Crème de Menthe Brownies. There was a recent episode called “Crème de Menthe” and it reminded me that when I was a younger, my mother used to make brownies like these that I absolutely loved. Yes, there is actual liqueur in them, but its a very minimal amount, hence still being allowed to have them when I was a kid.
But before we get to that, can we talk about Outlander for a minute? This season seems different than all the previous seasons. Admittedly I have not gotten to Voyager yet in the books, and while I could have I chose not to. Mostly because it’s been more fun to watch Game of Thrones without knowing every next move and twist that was about to happen. I’ll still being going back to read the books of course, because Gabaldon’s is the original, she’s clever as hell, and the book and the show are different experiences. So what about you? When it comes to books that are adapted to TV or movie, how to you prefer to read/watch?
All right, back to these brownies….
Crème de Menthe Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 box Brownie Mix (or make your own recipe from scratch)
- Buttercream Frosting (get my recipe here)
- 2 tablespoons Crème de menthe
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- Pinch of Salt
- 18 Andes mints (chopped into pieces)
Directions
Prepare your brownie mix according to directions, bake and then remove from oven and let cool. Get your buttercream frosting together, and then add 2 tablespoons Crème de menthe and mix. Your frosting will thin down, but don’t worry. That’s why we’re adding the extra 2/3 cup of powdered sugar. Incorporate that as well as the pinch of salt. Spread buttercream over the top of the brownies in a thick layer. Top with Andes mints pieces. Serve!
9 comments
The classic chocolate and mint flavours never go out of style. Perfect for the holiday tray (or anytime of year for that matter).
Yummy! I love chocolate and mint paired together! These are the perfect brownies and I can’t wait to make your recipe!
What a festive recipe! Thanks for sharing!
chocolate and mint are my fav together!
I have been meaning to start the outlander serial with season one for a few months now since I heard about it, I just don’t get the time for it. That’s so cool that you got inspired for this creme de menthe brownies by the serial. Sometimes watching and relaxing after a long day can be super rewarding. Just look at these perfect brownies! 😀
What a fantastic combination. Love! Love! Love! chocolate and mint. The brownies look good and moist but the topping is what I couldn’t resist.
oh my fav mint and chocolate together!wonderful recipe.
I’m obsessed with Andes mints this time of year – this looks like the perfect way to use up one of the bags I brought (and at the time, didn’t think I needed – but obviously I did!)
Mint and chocolate, the perfect combo! And these look more difficult to make than they actually are when I read the instructions. Thanks!