Minty Cookie Topped Brownies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Brownies
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3/4 cup salted butter
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1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
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3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 tablespoon water
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 eggs
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
→ For the Topping
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1 (7-oz) jar marshmallow creme
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1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract (or less)
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10 drops green food coloring
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15 Thin Mints or mint Oreos, roughly chopped
# Instructions:
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Heat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch baking dish with foil and spray with nonstick spray, or just spray the pan directly.
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Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. The butter will foam, then settle, and start forming light brown bits. When it smells nutty and looks amber-colored, it's ready. (You can skip browning and just melt the butter if you prefer.)
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While the butter browns, combine sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl. Pour the hot browned butter over this mixture and beat until smooth. Add water and vanilla, then quickly mix in the eggs before they can curdle.
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Add flour and chocolate chips, mixing just until combined. The batter will be very thick, like cement. Spread it evenly in your prepared pan using a sturdy spatula.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely (or speed things up by placing in the freezer for about 10 minutes).
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Remove foil from marshmallow creme jar and microwave for 15-20 seconds until it just starts to puff up. Scoop into a bowl, add peppermint extract and green food coloring, and mix well.
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Spread the mint marshmallow mixture over the cooled brownies. Sprinkle with chopped Thin Mints, pressing them in lightly. Let the marshmallow layer set before cutting into squares.
# Notes:
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The browning butter step makes these extra rich but can be skipped if you're short on time.
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Start with less peppermint extract than you think you need - a little goes a long way!
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Recipe idea originally from Southern Girl Ramblings.