Crème de Menthe Bars

Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Make the brownies: In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and 1 cup softened butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the flour, salt, chocolate syrup, and vanilla extract until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached. Let cool completely in the pan for at least 30 minutes. (30 minutes)

Recipe View While the brownies are cooling, prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together the confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup softened butter, and crème de menthe liqueur until smooth and creamy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Make the topping: In a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (or in the microwave in 30-second intervals), melt the chocolate chips and 6 tablespoons of butter together, stirring until smooth and glossy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Once the brownies are completely cool, spread the crème de menthe frosting evenly over the top. Place the bars in the refrigerator to set the frosting for about 15 minutes. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Pour the melted chocolate topping over the chilled frosting, spreading it into an even layer. Let the chocolate set at room temperature, about 15 minutes. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Cut into 24 squares and serve. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for optimal freshness. (5 minutes)