Mint Brownies
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4.9
Mint Brownies
Description
The brownie layer is made by melting unsweetened baking chocolate and butter together, then blending with eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Flour and baking powder are folded in carefully to avoid overmixing, which keeps the brownies tender. Baked in a greased 9x13 pan, the brownies cook until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean, indicating a fudgy yet fully cooked interior.
The mint frosting combines powdered sugar, room-temperature butter, peppermint extract, milk, and green food coloring. Beaten until light and fluffy, it’s spread evenly over the cooled brownies to add a creamy mint layer. The chocolate glaze, made from melted semi-sweet chocolate chips and butter, is poured over the frosting to create a shiny and slightly firm top layer. The three elements together deliver a rich, sweet, and cooling flavor experience with moist, tender brownies beneath.
These brownies can be cut into squares and served as a dessert or festive treat. The recipe can be halved to fit an 8x8 pan, and adjusting flour may be needed at higher altitudes to maintain texture. The layered approach requires cooling time between steps to achieve the distinct textural contrasts.
Ingredients
For the Brownies
- 4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
- 1 cup butter
- 4 large egg
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
For the Mint Frosting
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 Tablespoons butter , room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 1-2 Tablespoons milk
- green food coloring
For the Chocolate Glaze
- 6 ounces chocolate chips about 1 cup, semi-sweet
- 5 Tablespoons butter
Instructions
For the Brownies:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13'' inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Chop the butter and the unsweetened chocolate into chunks and place together in a microwave safe bowl.
- Microwave on low power in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted. (You could also melt them over LOW heat in a saucepan, stirring constantly). Set aside to cool, stirring occasionally.
- In a large bowl beat together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Slowly add the melted chocolate, while stirring.
- In a separate small bowl combine the flour and baking powder. Stir the flour into the chocolate batter, just until combined. Don't over-mix.
- Pour batter into greased pan and bake for 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
For the frosting:
- Combine all frosting ingredients and beat until light and fluffy. Add more milk if you want it thinner.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled brownies. Refrigerate while you make the chocolate glaze.
For the Chocolate Glaze:
- Place chocolate chips and butter in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave one low power in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. Allow to cool for about 5-10 minutes.
- Spread evenly over the frosted brownies. Return to fridge to allow the chocolate to harden.
- Allow the bars to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before cutting into squares. (If you try to cut into them while they are cold the top chocolate layer will crack pretty easily and they wont be as pretty).
Notes
- This recipe can be halved to fit an 8x8 inch pan if a smaller batch is desired.
- Adjust flour quantity if baking at high altitudes to maintain the proper texture.
- The peppermint flavor in the frosting is from peppermint extract; adjusting the amount will change the intensity.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 371 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 371kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 141mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 128mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 495IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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