Green Mint Brownies (Print Version)

Rich brownies with mint cream and chocolate glaze, perfect for chocolate and mint lovers.

# What You Need:

→ 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

→ 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

→ Chocolate Glaze

13 - 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
14 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - Melt butter in a saucepan or microwave. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and 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 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 Hints:

01 -
  • The combination of rich fudgy brownie and cool mint cream creates that perfect contrast that makes your taste buds light up
  • These look stunning on a dessert platter, making you look like a professional baker with minimal effort
  • The chocolate glaze on top adds this luxurious finish that makes each bite feel like a special occasion
02 -
  • The brownies must be completely cool before adding the mint layer, or the cream will melt and slide right off
  • Chilling the mint layer before adding the chocolate glaze prevents the layers from mixing together
  • Room temperature ingredients for the mint cream make the difference between silky smooth and frustratingly lumpy
03 -
  • Run your knife under hot water and wipe it dry between cuts for perfectly clean slices
  • If the glaze is too thick, add just a teaspoon more butter to reach pouring consistency

Go Back