Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with our irresistible Mint Brownies. These fudgy treats feature three decadent layers: a rich chocolate brownie base, velvety mint frosting, and a glossy chocolate topping. Perfect for any gathering, from birthday parties to holiday celebrations, these brownies blend the refreshing taste of mint with luscious chocolate for a delightful flavor combination. Easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste, you’ll find yourself making these minty delights again and again. Give them a try—your family and friends will be begging for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (226 grams)
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate (112 grams) (or 50-70% dark chocolate)
- 2 cups white sugar (400 grams)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (22 grams)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 grams) (aka plain flour)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (112 grams) (softened)
- 2–4 drops green food coloring
- 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 – 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar (220 – 275 grams)
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream (or whipping cream or milk, as needed)
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate (about 3/4 cup chocolate chips) or 170 grams (or 50% dark chocolate)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (112 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Melt the butter and semi-sweet chocolate together over low heat until smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in sugar, then add eggs one at a time.
- Stir in cocoa powder, flour, and salt until combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely before adding mint frosting made by mixing softened butter, peppermint extract, food coloring, salt, and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Top with melted chocolate mixed with butter. Refrigerate for at least an hour before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg