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Grasshopper Bars

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 4 hr 0 min
  • Ingredients 13
  • Servings 25
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by Qué Rica Vida Cocina
Updated Feb 24, 2010
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup baking cocoa
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 2 tablespoons green crFme de menthe
  • 2 tablespoons white crFme de cacao
  • 1 1/2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate

Directions

  •  
    1
    Heat oven to 350°. Grease square pan, 8x8x2 inches. Beat granulated sugar, 1/2 cup butter, the vanilla and eggs in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, or stir with spoon, until smooth. Stir in flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Spread in pan.
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    2
    Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; cool 15 minutes. Mix remaining ingredients except chocolate; spread over brownies. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
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    3
    Melt chocolate over low heat; spread evenly over powdered sugar mixture. Refrigerate at least 3 hours. For bars, cut into 5 rows by 5 rows.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    You can substitute 1/4 cup milk plus 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract for the liqueurs.
  • tip 2
    Cut bars into triangles for a new shape on your holiday tray. Or use deep cookie cutters in festive shapes. Spray cookie cutters with cooking spray for easier cutting.

Nutrition Information

160 Calories, 8g Total Fat, 1g Protein, 22g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Bar
Calories
160
Calories from Fat
70
Total Fat
8g
Saturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
35mg
Sodium
105mg
Total Carbohydrate
22g
Dietary Fiber
1g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1 Fruit;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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