Grasshopper Bars

Grasshopper Bars

Brownie Layer:
3/4 c. unsalted butter
10 1/2 oz. bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 1/2 c. light brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 1/4 t. vanilla
3/4 c. flour
1/4 c. + 2 T. cocoa powder
3/4 t. salt

Preheat the oven to 375 F.

Melt the butter, chocolate and sugar in a saucepan.  Stir until smooth, then remove from heat.  Whisk in the eggs and vanilla.  Whisk in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.  Bake for about 20 minutes, then cool completely.

Mint Ganache:
1/2 c. heavy cream
10 oz. white chocolate chopped
2 T. green crème de menthe (or green food coloring)
1 t. peppermint extract

Simmer the cream, then remove from heat.  Pour immediately over the chocolate, mint, and green coloring, whisking until smooth.  Chill for about 1 hour, before spreading over the brownie.

Chocolate Ganache:
1 c. heavy cream
10 oz. bittersweet chocolate

Simmer the cream, remove from heat.  Pour immediately over the chocolate, whisking until smooth.  Chill for about 30 minutes, then spread over the mint-covered brownie.

Keep the brownies chilled until served.