Creme de menthe brownies

 
                          CREME DE MENTHE BROWNIES
 
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 Serving Size  : 48   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Desserts                         Chocolate
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    4                    Chocolate -1 oz squares
    1       c            Butter or margarine
    4                    Eggs
    2       c            Sugar
    1       c            Flour
      1/2   ts           Salt
    1       t            Vanilla extract
      1/2   c            Chocolate morsels, melted
    4       c            Powdered sugar - sifted
      1/2   c            Butter or margarine- melted
      1/4   c            Half and half
      1/4   c            Creme de Menthe - green
    1       c            Walnuts - finely chopped
 
     Combine unsweetened chocolate and butter in a small,
   heavy saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring
   constantly, until melted.  Let stand 10 minutes.
     Beat eggs at medium speed of an electric mixer until
   thick and lemon colored; gradually add sugar, beating
   well.  Add flour, salt, vanilla, and chocolate
   mixture; beat at low speed 1 minute.   Spoon mixture
   into a lightly greased and floured 13x9x2 inch pan.
    Bake at 350F for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden
   pick inserted in center comes out clean.  Cool 10
   minutes; spread Creme de Menthe Frosting (see below)
   over top.  Chill at least 4 hours.   Drizzle melted
   chocolate over frosting or pipe in desired design
   using metal tip No.3 or 4.  Cut into bars immediately.
    Remove from pan, and chill at least 1 hour.  Store in
   an airtight container in refrigerator. Yield 4 dozen.
 
 
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