Chocolate Mint Syrup Food

MINT SIMPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• Combine water, sugar, and mint leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let syrup steep, about 30 minutes.
• Pour syrup into a sterilized glass jar through a mesh strainer to remove mint leaves; let cool.

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.

PEPPERMINT SYRUP

Steps:

• Combine the water and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the mint leaves and bring to a boil.
• Boil for three minutes. Remove from heat.
• Allow the mint to steep in the syrup as it cools. Strain out the leaves through a fine mesh sieve.
• Store the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.

CHOCOLATE MINT SYRUP

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the cocoa powder and cold water, and whisk together until smooth.
• Add the sugar and torn mint leaves and place the saucepan over medium heat.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly to melt the sugar. As soon as the syrup begins to boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, until it begins to thicken and turn glossy.
• Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
• When the syrup has cooled to near room temperature, strain it through a fine mesh sieve into a clean jar. Cover and store in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MINT BARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350F.
• In a large bowl, combine the Chocolate Bottom ingredients and mix until smooth.
• Pour mixture into greased 13x9" baking pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Cool completely.
• In a large bowl, combine Mint Cream Layer ingredients and beat until smooth.
• Spread over the cooled bottom layer.
• Refrigerate for at least one hour.
• Place the Chocolate Topping ingredients in a small microwaveable bowl and melt on high power in the microwave.
• Stir with a wooden spoon until blended and smooth.
• Spread over the cooled mint cream layer.
• Refrigerate for one hour, then serve.
• ENJOY!
• NOTE: These must be kept refrigerated or the top layers will melt.