Description
Mint Chocolate Brownies are a deliciously rich and fudgy dessert infused with refreshing mint flavor and topped with a smooth chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, melt the butter and mix in the granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract, and mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the brownies cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, mix the powdered sugar, milk, and food coloring until smooth and spread over the cooled brownies.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For a stronger mint flavor, increase the peppermint extract to taste.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These brownies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Mint Chocolate Brownies, dessert, chocolate, mint, brownies