Grasshopper Brownie Bars
"Makes 16 large brownies or 32 small brownies (halve recipe for an 8x8 pan). Recipe from Baked Explorations, via Serious Eats...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the brownie base:
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3/4 cups flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon dark unsweetened cocoa powder (like Valrhona)
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5 ounces good quality dark chocolate (60 to 72%), coarsely chopped
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1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, cut into 1 inch cubes
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3/4 cups sugar
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1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
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3 large eggs, at room temperature
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1 teaspoons vanilla extract
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For the buttercream:
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3/4 cups sugar
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2 tablespoons flour
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3/4 cup milk
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2 tablespoons heavy cream
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1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) butter, softened but still cool, cut into small cubes
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3 tablespoons creme de menthe
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1 teaspoon peppermint extract
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For the chocolate glaze:
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6 ounces good-quality dark chocolate (60 to 72%), coarsely chopped
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1 teaspoon light corn syrup
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, cut into cubes
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