Green Mint Brownies (Printable version)
Fudgy chocolate brownies with a refreshing mint cream layer and smooth chocolate glaze.
# What You'll Need:
→ Brownie Layer
01 - 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Mint Cream Layer
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 2 cups powdered sugar
10 - 2 tablespoons milk
11 - 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
12 - Green food coloring, few drops
→ Chocolate Glaze
13 - 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
14 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - Melt butter in a saucepan or microwave. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until combined. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
03 - Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir until just combined. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
04 - Bake for 22-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely in the pan.
05 - Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, peppermint extract, and green food coloring; beat until smooth and spreadable.
06 - Spread mint cream evenly over the cooled brownies. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to set.
07 - Melt chocolate chips and butter together until smooth using a microwave or double boiler.
08 - Pour the glaze over the mint layer and spread evenly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, until set. Remove brownies from the pan using the parchment overhang. Cut into squares and serve.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The texture contrast between fudgy brownie, creamy mint, and silky chocolate top is absolute perfection
- People will assume you bought these from a fancy bakery, but they come together faster than you expect
02 -
- These brownies cut cleaner when slightly cold but taste best at room temperature so plan accordingly
- The glaze will show every imperfection in your mint layer so smooth it thoroughly before the final chocolate pour
03 -
- A hot knife run under water then dried between cuts gives you those perfect clean edges
- If your glaze is too thick to spread add a teaspoon more butter but do not add liquid