Description
These Mint Brownies feature a rich, fudgy chocolate base topped with cool, creamy mint frosting and a smooth chocolate glaze. Perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you want a decadent dessert with a refreshing twist.
Ingredients
- Brownie Layer:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Mint Frosting:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk or cream
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1–2 drops green food coloring (optional)
- Chocolate Topping:
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment or grease lightly.
- Mix melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth.
- Stir in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined.
- Pour batter into pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let brownies cool completely before frosting.
- Make mint frosting: beat butter, powdered sugar, milk, peppermint extract, and food coloring until fluffy. Spread over cooled brownies.
- Melt chocolate chips and butter for the topping. Cool slightly, then pour over mint layer and spread evenly.
- Chill in fridge for 30–45 minutes until set. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Use dark cocoa powder for a deeper chocolate flavor.
- Top with Andes mints or crushed peppermint for extra mintiness.
- Swap peppermint extract with mint extract or peppermint oil.
- Double the recipe for a 9×13-inch pan, increasing bake time by 5–10 minutes.
- Use hot water to clean knife between cuts for perfect slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
