Description
Rich, fudgy brownies with a cool mint layer and chocolate topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Green food coloring (optional)
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in the cocoa powder until smooth.
- Whisk in the granulated sugar, then beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool completely.
- For the mint layer, mix the powdered sugar, milk, peppermint extract, and a few drops of green food coloring (if using) until smooth. Spread this mixture evenly over the cooled brownies.
- Melt the 4 ounces of chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Spread the melted chocolate over the mint layer.
- Chill the brownies for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For extra fudginess, slightly underbake the brownies.
- You can use mint chocolate chips instead of plain chips in the batter.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 60
Keywords: brownies, mint chocolate, fudge, dessert, chocolate chips, peppermint