Do you ever just want to make something? Eat something? Do something? ....but then don't want to do something?
Behold the box. Boxed brownie mix might the be quintessential pantry staple. Super easy, super moist, super good - you really can't beat Duncan Hines brownies done up according to the 'fudgey' directions. Just add oil, water, and a few eggs....watch ace of cakes for around 30 minutes and violla!
Brownie party.
I couldn't just stop with the simple brownies though. Growing up, we always had brownies with mint icing on top. Different people call them by different names, but they have always been a family favorite. I'm not trying to go all Sandra Lee on everyone, but there really is some charm to taking 5 minutes to make a great desert that's home made at the same time.
To put them together, you just whip up a simple cream cheese icing, (i.e. carrot cake) add a bit of cream de menthe, then melt up some chocolate and pour it on top. Stay far away for an hour or so and then enjoy some really great munchies.
Note: I didn't really measure or use a recipe on this icing, just to let you know. If you have a great cream cheese icing, go for it. Just add about 2 tbs of the cream de menthe or enough to suit your own taste.
Chocolate Box Brownies with Cream de Menthe Icing --
Make the brownies according to the box you choose (don't mess this up)
For the icing -
3 tbs margarine
1 package cream cheese
2 cups powdered sugar (you may prefer more)
2-3 tbs cream de menthe
With an electric mixer, combine the sugar, cream cheese, and margarine until well combined. Pour in the cream de menthe and mix.
Once the brownies are cooled, spread the icing evenly over the top. Melt 1 cup of chocolate chips in the microwave in 20 second bursts, stirring after each run. Pour the melted chocolate over the icing and cool for at least one hour.
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