Green Mint Brownies (Printable Version)
Fudgy brownies with a mint cream layer and decadent chocolate glaze for a rich treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Brownie Layer
01 - ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
06 - ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - ½ teaspoon salt
→ Mint Cream Layer
08 - ½ 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 - ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
14 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
02 - Melt ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan or microwave. Whisk melted butter with 1 cup granulated sugar in a large bowl until combined. Beat in 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
03 - Sift ⅔ cup flour, ½ cup cocoa powder, and ½ teaspoon salt into the wet mixture. Stir until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
04 - Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely in the pan.
05 - Beat softened ½ cup butter until creamy. Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, 1 teaspoon peppermint extract, and food coloring. Beat until smooth and spreadable.
06 - Spread mint cream evenly over cooled brownies. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set the layer.
07 - Melt ¾ cup chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons butter together using microwave or double boiler, stirring until smooth.
08 - Pour glaze over mint layer and spread evenly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until set. Lift brownies from pan using parchment overhang, cut into squares, and serve.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The mint layer cuts through the rich chocolate in the most surprising way
- These look impressive but come together faster than you would expect
- The green color makes them instant showstoppers for any occasion
02 -
- The brownies must be completely cool before adding the mint layer or it will melt and slide right off
- Chill the mint layer for at least 15 minutes before pouring the warm chocolate glaze
- Cutting these with a warm knife dipped in hot water gives you the cleanest slices
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients for the mint layer prevent it from curdling or separating
- A clean hot knife dipped in water between cuts gives you those picture-perfect squares