Creme De Menthe Bars Food

CREME DE MENTHE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Beat the white sugar with 1 cup of the butter or margarine until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs. Then stir in the flour, salt, chocolate syrup and vanilla. Mix until combined.
• Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Let cool then frost with Creme de Menthe Frosting. Refrigerate until set. Then spread Melted Chocolate topping over top. Let sit until set and cut into bars.
• To Make Creme De Menthe Frosting: Combine the confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup butter or margarine and creme de menthe. Mix until smooth.
• To Make Melted Chocolate Topping: Melt the chocolate chips and 6 tablespoons butter together. Stir until smooth and spread evenly over the top of the cooled filling.

CREME DE MENTHE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9-by-13-inch pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray; set aside.
• Base - In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter, about 1 minute on high power.
• Add the cocoa powder and whisk until smooth.
• Add egg, chocolate cookie crumbs (grind cookies in food processor until you have 2 cups of crumbs), confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and stir until combined.
• Turn mixture out into prepared pan to create an even flat layer, pressing it and packing it lightly with a spatula to smooth it.
• Bake for 13 to 14 minutes, or just until crust has set. Set pan aside to cool while making the middle layer.
• Middle - In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter, about 1 minute on high power.
• Allow butter to cool momentarily and to it add creme de menthe, confectioners' sugar, optional food coloring, and whisk until blended or beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
• Turn mixture out over the cooled base to create an even flat layer, smoothing it lightly with a spatula.
• Place pan in refrigerator or freezer for at least 1 hour to chill.
• Topping - In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter, about 1 minute on high power.
• Add the optional shortening, chocolate chips, and stir until smooth. If chips are resistant to melting, return bowl to microwave and heat in 10-second bursts until mixture can be stirred smooth.
• Allow mixture to cool slightly (about 3 minutes) and pour over the mint layer to create an even flat layer, smoothing it lightly with a spatula. If your mint layer was well-chilled, the chocolate will start setting up very quickly, so you may need to work quickly to smooth it.
• Place pan in refrigerator or freezer for at least 1 hour to chill before slicing and serving. Bars will keep airtight in the refrigerator for at least 1 month and in the freezer for at least 6 months.

CRèME DE MENTHE BARS

Steps:

• Bottom layer: In saucepan combine 1/2 cup butter or margarine with 1/2 cup cocoa.
• Heat and stir until well blended.
• Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, 1 beaten egg and 1 tsp vanilla.
• Stir in 2 cups graham cracker crumbs.
• Mix well; press into bottom of 13x9 baking pan.
• Middle layer: Melt another 1/2 cup butter or margarine and put into small mixer bowl.
• Add 1/3 cup green creme de menthe.
• At low speed of mixer beat in 3 cups confectioners' sugar.
• Spread over bottom layer.
• Chill 1 hour.
• Top layer: Combine 1/4 cup butter and 1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips.
• Stir over low heat until melted.
• Spread over chilled middle layer.
• Chill another 1 to 2 hours.
• Cut in small 1-inch squares.
• Keep refrigerated.

CREME DE MENTHE BARS

Steps:

• Melt the 1/2 cup butter and cocoa, let cool. Then add the 1/2 cup powdered sugar, beaten egg, vanilla, graham cracker crumbs, nuts and coconut. Put in 9 x 13 pan and refrigerate.
• Melt 1 1/2 cup butter, creme de menthe, pudding, 2 cups powdered sugar. Beat until smooth and spread over crust. Refrigerate until set.
• Melt the 1/4 cup butter and chocolate chips. Spread on top. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into small bars and enjoy!

CRèME DE MENTHE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease one 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Beat the white sugar with 1 cup of the butter or margarine until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs. Then stir in the flour, salt, chocolate syrup and vanilla. Mix until combined.
• Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake at 350° (175°C) for 30 minutes. Let cool then frost with Crème de Menthe Frosting (See below for recipe). Refrigerate until set. Then spread Melted Chocolate topping (see below) over top. Let sit until set and cut into bars.
• To Make Crème de Menthe Frosting: Combine the confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup butter or margarine and crème de menthe. Mix until smooth.
• # To Make Melted Chocolate Topping: Melt the chocolate chips and 6 tablespoons butter together. Stir until smooth and spread evenly over the top of the cooled filling.
• Let set and cut into bars.

CREME DE MENTHE SQUARES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix crushed cookies and melted butter. Reserve 3 tablespoons for topping. Press remaining mixture onto bottom of a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Refrigerate 30 minutes., In a large microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold milk; let stand 1 minute. Microwave on high for 30-40 seconds. Stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. Add marshmallows; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until marshmallows are puffed; stir until smooth. Stir in creme de menthe. Refrigerate 15-20 minutes or until cold but not set, stirring often., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, gradually beat cream cheese until smooth. In another bowl, whisk pudding mix and remaining cold milk. Gradually beat into cream cheese., In a large bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form; fold into marshmallow mixture. Spoon half of the mixture over prepared crust; refrigerate 10 minutes. Layer with pudding mixture and remaining marshmallow mixture; top with reserved crumbs. Refrigerate 2 hours or until set.

CREME DE MENTHE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Cream butter, add sugar; beat until fluffy.
• Add eggs, one at a time, beat well after each addition.
• Combine flour annd salt.
• Add to creamed mix alternately with chocolate syrup.
• Stir in vanilla.
• Pour into greased and floured 13x9 baking pan.
• Bake at 350* for 25 minutes, cool completely.
• Frosting: Cream 1/4 cup butter in small bowl.
• Gradually add powdered sugar and creme de menthe, mix well.
• Spread over cooled brownies.
• Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Topping: Combine chocolate chips and butter in small pan.
• Slowly melt on low heat, stirring until smooth.
• Spread over brownies.
• Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Cut into squares, enjoy!