Perfect Mint Brownies
 
 
A rich and delicious treat that starts with a fudgy and chewy brownie topped with a layer of perfect mint frosting and another thin layer of minty chocolate. Perfection in every bite!
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Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 24
Ingredients
  • FOR THE BROWNIE LAYER
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 2¼ cups sugar
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • FOR THE MINT FROSTING LAYER
  • 6 tbsp softened butter
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp mint extract
  • 2-3 tbsp heavy cream, evaporated milk, or milk
  • Green food coloring (optional)
  • FOR THE CHOCOLATE LAYER
  • 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp butter, softened or canola oil
  • ½ tsp mint extract (optional)
Instructions
  1. FOR THE BROWNIE LAYER
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Grease and flour a 9x13 pan and set aside. (I like to use cocoa powder instead of flour.)
  4. In a microwave-safe dish, combine butter, cocoa powder, and sugar.
  5. Microwave in one-minute increments, stirring after each minute until butter is melted and cocoa and sugar are incorporated nicely. In my microwave, it takes three one-minute increments to get the right consistency.
  6. Transfer cocoa mixture to mixing bowl.
  7. Next, add salt and vanilla, and then add eggs one at a time and mix until they are well combined.
  8. Add flour and mix until combined.
  9. Spread mixture evenly in the prepared 9x13 pan.
  10. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  11. Let cool completely before frosting. You can put it in the fridge to quicken the cool time.
  12. FOR THE MINT FROSTING
  13. Combine 6 tbsp softened butter with powdered sugar, extract, and 2 tbsp of cream.
  14. Using a hand mixer, beat together until smooth. If needed, add one more tbsp of cream, but remember you want this to be a dense frosting that will hold up to the chocolate layer you will add on top of it. If using green food coloring, add at this point to your desired likeness.
  15. When brownies are cooled, spread frosting evenly over brownies.
  16. FOR THE CHOCOLATE LAYER
  17. Melt chocolate and butter together in a double boiler until smooth or in a glass microwave-safe dish. Combine 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips with 2 tbsp of butter. Microwave for one minute and stir. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir again. If there are still unmelted chocolate chips, microwave for 15-20 second increments until chocolate is smooth. Do not over-microwave or the chocolate will seize. (If chocolate seizes or seems too thick, add a little canola oil at a time and stir until it is a spreadable consistency.)
  18. When chocolate is melted and smooth, drizzle the chocolate all over the mint frosting. (See picture above in the photo collage.) Drizzling the chocolate will make it easier to spread. Spread the chocolate evenly over the mint frosting.
  19. Let the chocolate completely cool and set up before cutting and serving. You can do this at room temperature, or speed it up by putting them in the fridge.
  20. Use a sharp knife to cut.
  21. Enjoy!
Recipe by Real Life Dinner at https://reallifedinner.com/perfect-mint-brownies/