How to Make Unsweetened Surprise - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you tired of the same old dessert recipes that are packed with sugar and leave you feeling guilty after indulging? If so, then you're in for a treat with our "Unsweetened Surprise" recipe. This delightful dessert is the perfect combination of flavors and textures, all without a single added grain of sugar.

What's the "surprise" in this recipe, you ask? Well, the secret ingredient is dates – the all-natural, caramel-like fruit that adds a subtle sweetness to the dish without the need f...

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Ingredients

  • 4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup butter
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • ⅜ cup butter
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
  • 3 drops green food coloring
  • 3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 3 hrs 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs
  • Servings: 96
  • Yield: 8 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 squares of chocolate with 1 cup butter.
  • In a medium bowl, beat eggs and sugar with the melted chocolate mixture until well blended. Stir in the flour. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 17 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool in pan. To make the mint layer: Beat the confectioners' sugar with 3/8 cup of butter in a medium bowl. Gradually beat in milk, green food coloring and peppermint extract. Spread evenly over the brownie layer and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • To make the glaze: Melt 3 squares chocolate with 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat or in a microwave oven, stirring frequently until smooth. Spread over the mint layer when completely cool. Chill again to set before cutting into bars.
  • Nutrition

    76 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 25mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 5mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 23mg