Mint Chocolate Chip Brownies (Print version)
Fudgy chocolate squares layered with mint frosting and topped with chocolate chips for a classic taste.
# What you need:
→ Brownie Base
01 - 6 oz unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar
04 - 3 large eggs
05 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
06 - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
→ Mint Layer
10 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
12 - 2 tbsp whole milk
13 - 1/2 tsp pure peppermint extract
14 - Green food coloring (optional)
→ Chocolate Topping
15 - 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
16 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
03 - Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
04 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool completely in the pan.
05 - Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and peppermint extract. Beat until fluffy. Add green food coloring if desired.
06 - Spread the mint layer evenly over cooled brownies. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set.
07 - Melt chocolate chips and butter together, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly, then pour over the mint layer.
08 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until the topping sets. Lift brownies from pan and cut into squares.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The texture contrast between fudgy brownie, creamy mint, and silky chocolate topping creates something extraordinary
- These look like you bought them from a fancy bakery but come together with basic pantry ingredients
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- Letting each layer cool completely before adding the next prevents the colors from bleeding together into a muddy mess
- Room temperature ingredients for the frosting eliminate those tiny sugar lumps that ruin the smooth texture
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- Add a pinch of espresso powder to the brownie batter to intensify the chocolate flavor without making these taste like coffee
- Chill the entire pan for 15 minutes before slicing to get those picture-perfect clean edges