On the lookout for a dense, wealthy dessert stuffed with darkish chocolate goodness with a kiss of mint? You discovered it! These pleasant Mint Brownies are as scrumptious as they’re stunning.
One of the best half? These brownies freeze extraordinarily properly; particular person squares thaw in simply an hour, good for dessert in a pinch!
Tinting them inexperienced is optionally available however how enjoyable! I opted for a really pale shade of mint inexperienced however you possibly can in fact for for extra of a St. Patrick’s Day or Christmas inexperienced in case you’re so inclined.
Mint Brownies
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup darkish cocoa powder (I exploit Hershey’s Particular Darkish)
3 massive eggs
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp peppermint extract
Mint frosting, recipe follows
Chocolate drizzle, recipe follows
- Preheat oven to 350 levels. Grease the underside of a 9×13 pan, line with parchment paper, and grease the paper.
- In a big bowl with a wood spoon, combine the melted butter, sugar, and salt. Add the cocoa powder and stir properly to include. Add the eggs one by one, beating after every addition. Stir within the flour and baking powder. Add peppermint extract.
- Pour into ready pan. Bake for about 20 minutes or till toothpick comes out clear. Let cool fully within the pan.
- Frost with frosting. Drizzle with chocolate. Minimize into squares and luxuriate in!
Mint Frosting
3 cups confectioners’ sugar
6 Tbsp melted butter
3 Tbsp milk
1/4 tsp peppermint extract
- Stir collectively the sugar, melted butter, peppermint oil, and milk. Add peppermint extract. Frost instantly.
Chocolate Drizzle
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped bittersweet chocolate
2 Tbsp heavy whipping cream
- Mix the chocolate and cream in a microwave-safe bowl and warmth on medium till the cream could be very scorching and beginning to kind bubbles. Take away from the microwave, and stir till the chocolate is melted.
Glad baking,
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