To-Die-For Fudgy Mint Brownies

These rich layered brownies go by many names; Grasshopper brownies, Creme de Menthe Brownies or decadent Mint Fudge Brownies, no matter what you call them, you should make them!

These are the simplest brownies ever, just a few simple and you are all set for super fudgy, a teensy bit cake-y, but oh so chocolatey brownies.

Start by preheating your oven to 350F degrees (375F for high altitude) and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper or spray well.

1. Cream the softened butter and sugar for 1-2 minutes on medium high speed, add another minute if using all natural cane sugar.
2. Add eggs, mixing on medium for 2 minutes.
3. Slowly add in flour while mixer is on low, scraping down sides once.
4. Pour in Hershey's chocolate syrup and mix on medium-low speed until combined, scraping down sides and bottom of bowl until no lighter flour color is seen.

Pour brownie batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until the sides pull away slightly and the top springs back when lightly touched. Cool completely!Making the Creme de Menthe buttercream filling

1. Cream butter and add powdered sugar, creaming until smooth, 1-2 minutes on medium.
2. Pour in Creme de Menthe* (see below for substitution)
3. Creamy, fluffy, light green buttercream layer.
4. Spread creme de menthe frosting on cooled brownie base, place in fridge until ready to top with ganache.

Chocolate Ganache Layer

1. Place chocolate chips and butter (I slice into pieces) in microwave safe bowl.
2. Microwave in 20-30 second intervals, stirring between each heating. The chips will melt even after you microwave it.
3. Spread on top of mint layer, cool completely, then slice and serve.

If you overheat your ganache, it will seize up, "break" so to speak, see my post on how to fix broken, oily or grainy ganache. 

How to Cut Grasshopper Brownies

Now, when it comes to slicing or cutting these bad boys, I honestly can never get the layers super clean and perfect, but does that change how they taste, not-a-chance!? A fudgy brownie is just plain hard to cut, but these are my tips:

• Refrigerate the brownies for 20-30 minutes prior to cutting
• Using a long sharp knife, heated with hot water and wiped clean with a paper towel, slice quickly.
• Dip the knife back in hot water and wipe off the knife between cuts, since the ganache is harder, this works best for clean cuts.
• Or as with any regular brownies, sometimes using a plastic knife works the best!

See the post for High Altitude brownie adjustments!

I know you will LOVE these easier than you think Mint Fudge Brownies!!