Creme De Menthe Brownies

Steps

• 1

  Preheat oven to 350°F for 13-by-9-inch shiny metal or glass pan, 325°F for dark or nonstick pan. Grease bottom of pan with butter or cooking spray and set aside.
• 2

  In a large bowl, stir together brownie mix, water, oil and eggs until well combined. Pour into prepared pan.
• 3

  Bake brownies for 28 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted 2 inches from edge of pan comes out almost clean. Remove from oven and cool completely on a cooling rack.
• 4

  In a large bowl or bowl of a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
• 5

  Add creme de menthe and 5-6 drops of green food coloring, if desired, and beat mixture on medium speed another minute. Spread evenly over cooled brownies, then place in refrigerator while you make the chocolate ganache.
• 6

  To make ganache: Melt dark or semisweet chocolate chips in a clean microwaveable bowl in the microwave, 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between. Add butter and peppermint extract and stir until well combined.
• 7

  Remove brownies from fridge and carefully top evenly with chocolate ganache. Return to fridge and allow to cool one hour before cutting with a clean, sharp knife.