Green Mint Brownies Chocolate Chips (Printable)

Rich, fudgy brownies infused with mint and topped with chocolate chips for a cooling dessert.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter

02 - 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

03 - 1 cup granulated sugar

04 - 2 large eggs

05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

07 - 1/4 tsp salt

08 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

09 - 1 cup powdered sugar

10 - 2 tbsp milk

11 - 1/2 tsp peppermint extract

12 - Green food coloring (optional)

13 - 1/2 cup chocolate chips

14 - 2 tsp vegetable oil

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.

02 - Microwave butter and chopped chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring until completely smooth. Set aside to cool briefly.

03 - Whisk granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract into the chocolate mixture until glossy and thoroughly combined.

04 - Gently fold flour and salt into the batter just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing to maintain fudgy texture.

05 - Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted shows moist crumbs. Cool completely.

06 - Beat softened butter with powdered sugar, milk, peppermint extract, and food coloring until smooth and spreadable.

07 - Spread mint mixture evenly over cooled brownies. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm.

08 - Microwave chocolate chips with vegetable oil in 20-second bursts, stirring until completely smooth.

09 - Pour chocolate glaze over mint layer, spreading gently to cover. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes until set.

10 - Lift brownies from pan using parchment. Cut into squares and serve chilled or at room temperature.

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The combination of fudgy chocolate and cool mint creates this incredibly refreshing contrast that keeps you reaching for just one more square
These brownies have this stunning layered appearance that makes them look like you spent hours in the kitchen when really the process is quite straightforward

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I once skipped the chilling step after adding the mint layer and the chocolate topping sort of melted right into it, so do not rush that refrigeration time
Room temperature eggs are actually important here, cold eggs can make the melted chocolate seize up into tiny hard lumps

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If your chocolate topping develops these weird white streaks after refrigerating, it is called bloom and happens when the chocolate cools too quickly, so let it come to room temperature before chilling
For the most intense mint flavor, add the extract a few drops at a time and taste as you go since peppermint strength varies by brand