Chocolate Mint Brownies
Kicking up an already amazing Brownie Recipe with mint and more chocolate!
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 426kcal
Ingredients
Brownie
- 1/2 cup (113g) butter, melted then cooled slightly
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 1/2 cup (63g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Mint Filling
- 2 cups (250g) confectioners sugar
- 1/2 cup (113g) butter, softened
- 3/4 tsp mint extract
- 2-3 drops green food color
- 1-2 tablespoons water
Chocolate Topping
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 5 Tbsp unsalted butter, diced into tablespoons
Instructions
Brownie
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Melt butter and set aside to cool slightly.
- Sift together all dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
- In a small bowl, beat two eggs with the vanilla. Pour into dry ingredients and gently stir.
- Pour the melted butter into brownie mixture and mix until just incorporated.
- Spread batter in a prepared 9-inch cake pan and bake for 22-25 minutes
- Cool completely.
Mint Filling
- In a small bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup butter, mint extract, food color, and water.
- Spread evenly over the cooled brownies, then chill until set.
Chocolate Topping
- In a small bowl over simmering water, or in the microwave, melt 5 tablespoons of butter and the chocolate chips, stirring occasionally until smooth.
- Allow to cool slightly, then spread over the top of the mint layer.
- Cover, and chill for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares.
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Nutrition
Serving: 9g | Calories: 426kcal