Description
Indulge in these delicious Grasshopper Bars for St. Patrick’s Day, featuring layers of fudgy brownie, creamy mint, and smooth chocolate. Perfect for a festive dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Layer:
- 1 box brownie mix plus ingredients to prepare
Mint Layer:
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 6 drops green food coloring
- 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping, thawed
Chocolate Layer:
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare Brownie Layer: Make brownies according to package directions in a 9×13-inch pan. Let cool.
- Mint Layer: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and food coloring. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over brownies.
- Chocolate Layer: Heat chocolate chips and cream, then pour over mint layer. Refrigerate until set. Cut into bars and serve chilled.
Notes
- Adjust peppermint extract to taste.
- Garnish with crushed chocolate mints or sprinkles for a festive look.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (for brownies)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
