Green Mint Brownies (Printable View)
Fudgy brownies layered with mint cream and finished with a smooth chocolate glaze.
# What You Need:
→ For the Brownie Layer
01 - 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ For the Mint Cream Layer
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 2 cups powdered sugar
10 - 2 tablespoons milk
11 - 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
12 - Green food coloring, few drops
→ For the Chocolate Glaze
13 - 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
14 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - Melt 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan or microwave. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and 1 cup sugar until combined. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
03 - Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir until just combined. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
04 - Bake for 22-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely in the pan.
05 - Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, peppermint extract, and green food coloring; beat until smooth and spreadable.
06 - Spread mint cream evenly over the cooled brownies. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to set.
07 - Melt chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons butter together until smooth using a microwave or double boiler.
08 - Pour the glaze over the mint layer and spread evenly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, until set.
09 - Remove brownies from the pan using the parchment overhang. Cut into squares and serve.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The texture contrast between dense fudgy brownie and silky mint cream is absolutely addictive
- These look impressive but come together with basic pantry staples and simple techniques
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- Completely cool the brownie layer before adding the mint cream or it will melt and slide right off
- The chocolate glaze sets best when the mint layer is chilled first
03 -
- Use an offset spatula for the smoothest layers
- Run your knife under hot water and wipe it dry between cuts for perfect squares