GRASSHOPPER MINT BROWNIE BARS

Simple and easy ! My whole family loves this recipe so much. If it were for them, I’d be making this every day! Give it a shot, you’ll love it!To Make this Recipe You’ Will Need the following ingredients:
Looking for an easy way to score some major points? Try these. I mean, they are called brownie points for a reason, right?

But these aren’t any ordinary brownies either. Inspired by the traditional grasshopper cocktail (which, although I had never heard of it before now, is something I definitely need to try), with a rich brownie base, creme de menthe infused buttercream, and a layer of dark chocolate glaze to top it all off.
Even Taylor, who is usually so mint-averse, admitted that these were pretty darn fantastic. Or at least the few we managed to sample before bringing them to our neighbor’s super bowl party, where each and every one of my brownie points were promptly gobbled up.

Hopefully brownie points are like karma points, the more I give away the more I gain in return.

Ingredients:

For the brownies:

1 family size brownie mix
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
2 large eggs
For the filling:

1/2 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon mint extract
green food coloring (optional)
For the frosting:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup butter

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cover the bottom of a 13×9 inch pan with cooking spray, then line with parchment paper and extend the paper over the sides of the pan. (This way, you can easily lift out the whole pan of brownies). Combine all the ingredients together in one bowl, stir until smooth. Spread into the prepared pan, and bake for 28-32 minutes or until done. Cool completely.

Meanwhile, beat together the 1/2 cup butter and cream cheese together in a medium bowl until light and fluffy. Add the remaining ingredients. Spread evenly over the cooled brownies.

Place the frosting ingredients in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, stir, then microwave again for 10-15 seconds as needed until the chocolate is melted. Stir until smooth. Pour evenly over the filling, and gently spread to cover the filling.

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into bars. Store in the refrigerator.