Description
Decadent chocolate brownies infused with refreshing mint and topped with a glossy mint layer, creating an unforgettable dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mint cream or mint extract
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9×13 inch baking pan thoroughly.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat, stirring gently until fully liquefied.
- Remove from heat and stir in granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely before adding the mint layer.
- Spread the mint cream or extract over the cooled brownies.
- Melt remaining chocolate chips and drizzle over the mint layer.
- Set the brownies for at least 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
Allowing the brownies to cool completely is essential for texture. You can prepare them a day in advance for deeper flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: brownies, dessert, chocolate mint, baking, sweet treat, indulgence