Description
Treat yourself to these Mint Chocolate Brownies, combining rich chocolate and refreshing mint. Quick to prepare and great for celebrations, they promise a fudgy delight in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter cut into 6-8 slices
- 8 ounces (227g) semi-sweet chocolate coarsely chopped
- ¾ cup (150g) firmly packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs room temperature preferred
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup (90g) all-purpose flour be sure to measure properly
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
- ¼ cup (60ml) milk or cream
- ½ to ¾ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 drops green liquid or gel food coloring
- 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ⅔ cup (160ml) heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Line an 8" or 9" square baking pan with foil and spray with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and chopped chocolate, stirring frequently until completely smooth. Allow to cool for about 15 minutes.
- Whisk sugar into cooled chocolate mixture until combined. Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition until smooth. Whisk in vanilla. Add flour and salt, stirring gently until fully combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out mostly clean. Cool completely before proceeding with the next layers.
Notes
Ensure your butter is at room temperature for easy mixing.
You can adjust the peppermint extract for a stronger or milder flavor.
Allow the brownies to cool completely before adding frosting and ganache.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg