These irresistible mint brownies are the perfect after dinner dessert!
Preparation: 20 min Cook: 30 min
You will need:
| 1 1/2 cups |
all-purpose flour |
375 mL |
| 1 cup |
cocoa |
250 mL |
| 1/2 tsp |
baking powder |
2 mL |
| 1/2 tsp |
salt |
2 mL |
| 2/3 cup |
butter-flavoured vegetable shortening |
170 mL |
| 2 cups |
granulated sugar |
500 mL |
| 4 |
large eggs |
4 |
| 1 |
pkg (340 g) NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels |
1 |
| 1 |
box (300 g) AFTER EIGHT chocolates, unwrapped |
1 |
Tools required:
13 x 9 inch (3.5 L) baking pan
Step 1:
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Coat baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt in small bowl. Beat shortening, sugar and eggs in large mixing bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels.
Step 2:
Pour half the batter into greased baking pan, spreading evenly with spatula or butter knife. Individually unwrap AFTER EIGHT mints and layer side by side evenly over top surface of batter. Using a spatula or butter knife, carefully spread the remaining batter on top of the mint layer, covering completely.
Step 3:
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until wooden pick inserted in centre comes out slightly sticky. Cool completely on wire rack; cut into squares.
Makes 30 brownies (2 1/2 dozen)
Nutrients per serving (per brownie): around 280 Calories, 5g Protein, 12g Fat, 39g Carbohydrates
Nestlé Kitchens Tip: Use more or less AFTER EIGHT mints dependent on your taste preference.
