#grasshopperbrownies

by Alyssa Z.

INGREDIENTS

1 (18.4 oz.) package Chocolate Brownie Mix

Additional ingredients to prepare brownie mix per package instructions

½ cup butter, softened

3 ounces cream cheese, softened

2 ½ cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon mint extract

2 to 4 drops green food color

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/3 cup butter

Picture description: image includes all of the ingredients; brownie mix, butter, cream cheese, mint extract, semi-sweet chocolate chips, eggs, and powdered sugar.

PREPARATION DIRECTIONS

STEP ONE:

Prepare brownie mix according to package directions using oil, water and eggs. Bake in 8x8-inch baking pan according to package directions. Cool completely.

Images description: pictures of the ingredients; brownie mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water, then being mixed together for the brownies.

STEP TWO:

Beat ½ cup butter and cream cheese in medium bowl until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar, mint extract and food color. Beat until smooth. Spread evenly over cooled brownies.

Images description: the creme filling ingredients; powdered sugar, butter, and cream cheese. Second picture,  the creme spread onto the brownies.

  STEP THREE:

Place chocolate chips and 1/3 cup butter in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH 30 to 45 seconds or until melted and smooth when stirred. Drizzle evenly over filling. Spread carefully to cover. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Image description: for the chocolate coating on top of the brownies, chocolate chips and butter mixed and melted in a bowl. As well as chocolate being poured on the brownies.

  FINAL PRODUCT:

Image description: The final outcome of the brownies cut into pieces and on a plate.

  recipe link: https://www.pillsburybaking.com/recipes/grasshopper-brownies-supreme-2282

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I chose to make this recipe because I started making these grasshopper brownies when I was younger with my mother, it was mine and my older sisters favorite. We always thought of it as a luxury if she would make these for us, so usually for our birthdays or special holidays. This is a favorite in my whole family, everyone would love when my mom brought these to a family gathering. But specifically this made the biggest impact on me and my older sister, we could never get enough. When I told my mom I was using this recipe for a school project, she thought it was nice that I remembered it so fondly and that I was continuing to share the grasshopper brownie recipe. This recipe is a nice finishing desert mainly in the spring and summer. Since it is a cooler desert, it’ll hit the spot in the summertime heat! The grasshopper brownies definitely pack a lot of punch though, they can fill you up quickly. Which means there will be plenty to go around for everyone!

This is a recipe that will take a little bit of time out of your day, but the result will be well worth it! Since in the recipe you have to let things chill and set, this makes it take a little bit longer of your time. But if you are taking the time to do it, you will hopefully be satisfied afterwards. There are a few ingredients for this recipe including the following; chocolate, eggs, butter, powdered sugar, cream cheese, peppermint or mint extract, and a few other ingredients listed above. These ingredients are mixed strategically together for the ultimate best taste for your grasshopper brownies! There are a few different steps to this recipe, because there are several different steps you’ll have to follow. There are three overall parts you will have to make to get the overall result. The three parts are the brownie itself, then there is the buttery mint creme for the center. Then lastly to top it off, a coating of melted chocolate to cover the top and then it will harden up once cooled in the fridge.

The grasshopper brownies would be a perfect choice for any after dinner snack. If you are looking for a way to spice up your brownies, this is the recipe for you and especially if you are a fan of mint! There is a rich, smooth but thick creme in the middle with a powerful mint taste. It is a nice refreshing after meal snack! Since this recipe will make quite a big pan, depending on how large you like to cut your brownies, there should be plenty to go around! This would be a good time in the summer to make a cold pitcher of mint and lemon infused water or cold glass of milk, add the grasshopper brownie to mix and it’s and match made in heaven!

This is quite a sweet treat, but there is other ways you could spice up your brownie. You could switch your brownie mix, and maybe add nuts or chocolate chip brownies instead of plain. Also you could alter the mint cream, to be stronger or more tame depending on your liking. There’s lots of things you could switch up with this! If you wanted to be even more extra with these grasshopper brownies, you could top it with some cold ice cream. Some ice creams that would pair well would be chocolate vanilla, or even mint chocolate chip! But any way that you decide to dress it up and make it your own, you will be sure to love it!