Grasshopper Brownies
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Grasshopper Brownies

Grasshopper Brownies

A dessert spin on the classic cocktail, these Grasshopper Brownies start with our fudgy Pillsbury™ Fully Baked Brownie Sheet, covered in crème de menthe buttercream, followed by a classic and crunchy chocolate ganache layer.

Servings: 48 servings (1 serving = 1 - 2.5x2.5-inch piece)
Buttercream Icing
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Butter, unsalted, softened
8 oz
1 cup
Cream cheese, room temp
2 oz
1/4 cup
Crème de menthe liqueur
2 oz
1/4 cup
Peppermint extract
2 tsp
Kosher salt
1/8 tsp
Powdered sugar
14 oz
4 cups
Assembly
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Ganache
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Semi-sweet chocolate chips
12 oz
2 cups
Heavy cream
4 oz
1/2 cup
Butter, unsalted, cubed
2 oz
1/4 cup
Kosher salt
1/8 tsp
Finishing
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Crème de mint baking chips
4 oz
1 cup
Buttercream Icing
  1. Add butter and cream cheese to a mixer bowl fitted with paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until smooth.
  2. Add crème de menthe liqueur, peppermint extract and salt; mix on medium speed until thoroughly combined.
  3. Decrease mixer speed to low and slowly add in powdered sugar; increase speed and mix until smooth.
Assembly
  1. Invert frozen brownie sheet and remove parchment paper; spread on Buttercream Icing evenly.
  2. Refrigerate until cold and firm, approx. 60 minutes.
Ganache
  1. Add chocolate chips, cream, butter and salt to a heat-safe bowl; set over a pan of simmering water.
  2. Warm the mixture, stirring occasionally until it is melted and smooth.
Finishing
  1. Pour melted Ganache over cold Buttercream Icing layer; smooth with an offset spatula.
  2. Sprinkle on crème de menthe baking chips before Ganache sets.
  3. Chill approx. 60 minutes to set and keep refrigerated until service.

  • Substitute Crème de menthe syurp for liqueur if desired.

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Nutrition Information

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Serving Size:
1 - 2.5x2.5-inch piece
Calories
300
Calories from Fat
130
% Daily Value
Total Fat
15g
23%
Saturated Fat
6g
32%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
35mg
11%
Sodium
125mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
40g
13%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Sugars
31g
Protein
0g
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are calculated using the weights of ingredients.

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