Description
Deliciously rich chocolate brownies topped with a creamy mint layer, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (226 grams)
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate (112 grams)
- 2 cups white sugar (400 grams)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (22 grams)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (112 grams) (softened)
- 2-4 drops green food coloring
- 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2-2 1/2 cups powdered sugar (220-275 grams)
- 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream (or whipping cream or milk, as needed)
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate (about 3/4 cup chocolate chips)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (112 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
- Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter and 4 oz of semi-sweet chocolate in a large saucepan over low heat until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- Mix in 2 cups of white sugar until combined.
- Add 4 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Whisk in 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until just combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Prepare the mint filling by beating 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter with 2-4 drops of green food coloring and 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract.
- Add 2-2 1/2 cups powdered sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt, mixing in 1-2 tablespoons of heavy cream until fluffy and spreadable.
- Spread the mint filling evenly over the cooled brownies.
- Melt 6 oz of semi-sweet chocolate and 1/2 cup unsalted butter until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate topping over the mint layer and spread evenly.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
For a sugar-free option, consider using sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit. Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg