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Andes Crème de Menthe Recipes

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Brownies:

1 package fudge brownie mix eggs, oil and water according to package
1/2 cup Andes Crème de Menthe Baking Chips
1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped (optional)

Topping:

4 squares (1 oz. ea.) white baking chocolate, chopped
1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
1/2 cup Andes® Crème de Menthe Baking Chips, divided

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325° F.

Lightly grease baking pan.

Prepare brownie mix as directed; stir in Andes® Crème de Menthe Baking Chips. Add nuts if desired.

Pour batter into prepared baking pan and bake according to package directions.

Cool in baking pan completely.

Topping:

In a saucepan, combine white chocolate and 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream.

Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth; remove from heat. Stir in 1 tsp. vanilla extract.

Refrigerate 30-40 minutes or until chilled.

In a mixing bowl, beat heavy cream, gradually adding the 2 tbsp. of granulated sugar, until stiff peaks form; fold into chocolate mixture.

Fold in 1/4 cup Andes® Crème de Menthe Baking Chips.

Spread over brownies. Sprinkle top with remaining 1/4 cup chips. Cover; refrigerate.

Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.

Yield:

9 - 16 Brownies