Green Mint Brownies Chocolate (Printable)
Fudgy chocolate with mint swirls and chocolate chips for a decadent, refreshing treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Brownie Base
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
05 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 1/4 tsp salt
08 - 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
→ Mint Layer
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
11 - 1-2 tbsp whole milk
12 - 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
13 - Green food coloring as needed
→ Chocolate Ganache Topping
14 - 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
15 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - Melt 1/2 cup butter over low heat in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and whisk in granulated sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
03 - Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Fold gently until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
04 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top. Bake for 22-25 minutes until toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely in pan.
05 - Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and 1 tbsp milk. Add more milk if needed for spreadable consistency. Tint with green food coloring.
06 - Spread mint layer evenly over cooled brownies. Chill for 15 minutes.
07 - Combine chocolate chips and butter in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
08 - Pour ganache over mint layer and spread evenly. Chill until set, about 30 minutes.
09 - Lift brownies from pan using parchment. Cut into 16 squares and serve.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The cool mint layer cuts through rich fudgy chocolate like a refreshing breeze
- These look impressive layered but come together faster than you would believe
- Something magical happens when cold mint meets warm brownie
02 -
- Underbaked brownies will set as they cool, but raw batter will not
- Letting the brownies cool completely before frosting prevents melting disasters
- Chilling between layers keeps everything distinct and prettier when sliced
03 -
- Chill the whole pan before cutting to get those perfect clean edges
- Add crushed candy canes on top in December for instant holiday vibes