Irish Mint Brownies
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Irish Mint Brownies
Description
The Irish Mint Brownies begin with a fudgy batter made by melting butter and dark chocolate together, then mixing in sugar, flour, and eggs. The batter is baked in an 8-inch square pan until it just starts pulling away from the sides, ensuring a moist, dense texture. Once cooled, the brownies are topped with a creamy frosting made of cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and green food coloring, giving it a minty flavor and pale green hue. A drizzle of melted dark chocolate on top adds a glossy finish and contrasts the creamy topping.
The brownies are chilled after assembly, allowing the frosting to set into a firm, smooth layer. Cut into bars, they offer a balance of rich chocolate and refreshing mint. These have a festive appearance and a cool, creamy texture that complements the dense chocolate base, making them well suited for a dessert or snack with a mint chocolate flavor profile.
Ingredients
Brownies:
- 1/2 cup butter unsalted
- 6 ounces dark chocolate for baking
- 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar white
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 egg large
Topping:
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar or more
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 4 tablespoons butter softened to room temperature, unsalted
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- green food coloring a few drops, gel mint
- 2 ounces baking chocolate melted, dark
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, extending it on two opposite sides over edges. Grease the foil with a bit of batter or baking spray and set aside.
- Place a medium saucepan over medium heat and melt 1/2 cup butter and the 6 ounces of chocolate, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Turn off the heat and stir in all the remaining brownie ingredients until well mixed.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until brownie just begins to pull away from sides of the pan. Cool completely.
Topping:
- Combine all filling ingredients (except dark chocolate) in a large bowl and beat at medium speed until creamy.
- Spread over cooled brownie.
- Melt the chocolate and drizzle it on top. Cool completely in the fridge for a few hours.
- Lift brownies out of the pan, using the foil handles, cut into bars, and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 9brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 609 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 609kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 83g | 28% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 214mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 264mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 67g | 134% |
| Vitamin A | 630IU | 13% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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