Green Mint Brownies (Printable View)
Rich brownies layered with mint cream and finished with a silky chocolate glaze—perfect indulgence.
# 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 Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
02 - Melt 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter. In a large bowl, whisk 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 prepared pan.
04 - Bake for 22-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely in 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 cooled brownies. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set.
07 - Melt chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons butter together until smooth using microwave or double boiler.
08 - Pour glaze over mint layer, spreading evenly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until set. Remove using parchment overhang, cut into squares, and serve.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between fudgy chocolate and cool mint feels like dessert magic
- These brownies keep getting better after a day in the fridge, if they last that long
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- Let the brownies cool completely before adding the mint layer or it will melt and slide off
- The glaze sets fastest when the brownies are chilled before pouring
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- Warm your knife under hot water between slices for the cleanest edges
- Add a pinch of espresso powder to the brownie batter for deeper chocolate flavor