Description
Discover the ultimate Mint Brownies recipe featuring rich chocolate combined with refreshing mint. These fudgy, moist brownies are easy to make using simple pantry ingredients and topped with a smooth mint frosting—perfect for any occasion or sweet craving.
Ingredients
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Brownie Base
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon mint extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Mint Frosting
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
Instructions
- Prepare your baking pan: Grease an 8×8 inch square baking pan with butter or non-stick spray and line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease removal.
- Melt butter and combine with sugar and cocoa: In a medium saucepan, melt unsalted butter over low heat. Stir in granulated sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated. Remove from heat.
- Add eggs and mint extract: Quickly whisk in the eggs one at a time into the warm chocolate mixture, stirring thoroughly after each addition. Then, stir in the mint extract to infuse the batter with refreshing flavor.
- Fold in dry ingredients: Sift the all-purpose flour gently into the batter and fold it in carefully just until combined to avoid overmixing and maintain tender brownies.
- Add chocolate chips (optional): Fold in the dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips to create melty pockets of chocolate throughout the brownies.
- Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Prepare mint frosting: While the brownies bake and cool, whisk together the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and more mint extract until smooth and spreadable.
- Frost and chill: Once completely cooled, spread the mint frosting evenly over the brownies. Refrigerate for at least one hour to let the frosting set before slicing.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder to enhance chocolate flavor for richer brownies.
- Do not overmix the batter; stir just until ingredients come together to maintain a tender texture.
- Start checking brownies 5 minutes before baking time ends to avoid drying out.
- Use room temperature eggs for smoother mixing into the batter.
- Add mint extract gradually to balance flavor carefully without overpowering the chocolate.
- Chill the frosted brownies to firm up the mint frosting for easier, cleaner slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (1/16 of recipe)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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