Gopher Bars
Serves: 2
Ewell Douglas
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
50
Spice
44
Sweetness
54
Sourness
36
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 cup
Dark Brown Sugar1 cup
Granulated Sugar4 large
Egg1 tsp
Vanilla Extract1 cup
All-Purpose Flour2.5 cups
Sugar (confectioners')Directions:
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Watch how to make this recipe
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
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Grease a glass 9-inch-by-13-inch baking dish with butter and line it with strips of parchment paper so the paper comes up over the edge of the dish
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Grease the paper with more butter
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Place a small pot of water on medium heat, and bring to a simmer
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Place a heatproof bowl over the simmering water and add the butter and chocolate to gently melt together, stirring to combine
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(This can also be done in the microwave, heating at 15 second intervals
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) Transfer the chocolate and butter mixture to a large mixing bowl
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Add the brown and granulated sugars, eggs, vanilla and salt and whisk together
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Add the flour and gently whisk to combine, then pour into the baking dish
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Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out somewhat clean, 25 to 30 minutes
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Let the brownies cool completely
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Carefully spread the Minty Buttercream over the brownies, then refrigerate until firm
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Once the buttercream has firmed up, use the parchment sleeves to carefully remove the brownies from the baking dish
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Slice into bars
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Combine the cream cheese and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat until smooth
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Add the creme de menthe and beat until combined
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Add the confectioners' sugar a quarter at a time and beat until the mixture is smooth and fluffy