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Green Velvet Brownies

These Green Velvet Brownies are moist, tangy and fudgy, made extra special with a vibrant green color that's perfect for St. Patrick's Day!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 16
Calories: 400 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1-2 TB green food coloring as needed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
  • green sprinkles

Instructions

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  1. To Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine hot melted butter with the chocolate chips, stirring together until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
  3. Add the sugar and eggs, whisking together until well combined.
  4. Stir in a couple drops of green food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
  5. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until just combined.
  6. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs. Allow brownies to cool completely before frosting.
Frosting Directions
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  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer (or in a large mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer), beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add the powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined and fluffy.
  3. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled brownies.
  4. Top with green sprinkles.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is an estimate only.
  • Prep Tips:
  • Yield - This will depend on how large or small you cut the brownies. If cutting into equal portions, you will get either 9 or 16 squares (either 3 rows of 3 or 4 rows of 4)
  • Food Coloring - You can use your favorite type of food coloring for this recipe. If you want to avoid artificial dyes, this is a good plant-based food coloring option. I recommend starting with a few drops, stirring, and seeing how the batter looks before adding more. You can always add more food coloring, but if you add too much, you can't take it away.
  • Storage - Once frosted, the brownies will need to be refrigerated, as the icing contains cream cheese (dairy). They should keep for 3-4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

Nutrition Information

Calories 400kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 86mg (29%) Sodium 136mg (6%) Potassium 137mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 40g (80%) Vitamin A 607IU (12%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 400

% Daily Value*

Calories 400kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 86mg 29%
Sodium 136mg 6%
Potassium 137mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 40g 80%
Vitamin A 607IU 12%
Calcium 47mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.