by QueenOfGreen
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ExpandBrownie Layer Ask a question about this ingredient
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup butter Ask a question about this ingredient
2 eggs Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup all-purpose flour Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
Peppermint Filling Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons soft butter Ask a question about this ingredient
2-3 tablespoons peppermint Schnapps Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract Ask a question about this ingredient
few drops green food coloring Ask a question about this ingredient
Chocolate Drizzle Ask a question about this ingredient
1 ounce semi-sweet chocolate Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon butter Ask a question about this ingredient
1 red striped candy cane, crushed Ask a question about this ingredient
For the Brownie Layer: In a double-boiler, melt chocolate and butter together over hot water. Remove from heat. Beat eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy. Stir the chocolate mixture, flour and nuts into the egg mixture. Beat well. Pour into a greased and floured 9-inch square baking pan. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool.
Ask a question about this stepFor the Peppermint Filling: Beat together all ingredients, except food coloring, until smooth. Add food coloring, a few drops at a time, until desired degree of greenness is reached. (We generally go for a pale shade, but whatever - live it up!)
Ask a question about this stepFor the Chocolate Drizzle: In a double-boiler, melt chocolate and butter over hot water. Stir until smooth.
Ask a question about this stepTo assemble: Spread Peppermint Filling over the Brownie Layer. Cover and chill until firm. Remove in one full piece from pan. Put slightly cooled Chocolate Drizzle in a zip-lock plastic baggie, and cut a small corner. Drizzle chocolate over, allowing green to show through. Sprinkle with crushed candy cane. Chill until set. Cut into 1"x3" sticks.
Ask a question about this stepWe must have been sisters in a previous life. I LOVE chocolate and mint together. These sound delicious! Will have to make for the next party.
Rick Field is the founder of the pickle company Rick's Picks.
Discovered a new trick this year: ribbon candy. So much easier to crush! Photos coming any minute now...