Description
A delightful blend of rich chocolate and refreshing mint, these brownies are perfect for gatherings and family celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (226 grams)
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate (112 grams)
- 2 cups white sugar (400 grams)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (22 grams)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (112 grams) (softened) for mint layer
- 2–4 drops green food coloring
- 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt for mint layer
- 2–2 1/2 cups powdered sugar (220–275 grams)
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream (or whipping cream)
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate (170 grams) for glaze
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (112 grams) for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Melt the butter and chocolate in a saucepan over low heat until smooth.
- Mix the sugar into the melted mixture, then add the eggs one by one, mixing well.
- Add the cocoa powder and salt, combining until blended.
- Fold in the flour gently to avoid overmixing.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes in the preheated oven until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool the brownies in the pan on a wire rack.
- Make the mint cream layer by creaming together softened butter and powdered sugar, then mixing in peppermint extract and food coloring.
- Spread the mint cream layer over the cooled brownies.
- Prepare the chocolate glaze by melting chocolate and butter, then pour it over the mint layer.
- Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes, then slice into squares.
Notes
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence. You can also customize with nuts or mint chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: brownies, mint, chocolate dessert, baking, sweet treats