Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of chocolate and mint with these rich and fudgy Mint Chocolate Brownies. A perfect treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Brownie Base:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Mint Layer:
- 1/4 cup butter (for mint layer)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Green food coloring (optional)
Chocolate Topping:
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Mix the Brownie Base: In a large bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool completely.
- Prepare Mint Layer: Beat 1/4 cup butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar, milk, peppermint extract, and green food coloring. Spread evenly over cooled brownies and chill until firm.
- Add Chocolate Topping: Melt 1/2 cup chocolate chips with 2 tablespoons butter and pour over the mint layer. Chill again until set.
- Serve: Cut into squares to serve.
Notes
- For a more intense mint flavor, increase the peppermint extract slightly.
- Use white chocolate chips in the base for a sweeter variation.
- Chill thoroughly between layers to ensure clean slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
