Green Mint Brownies Chocolate (Printable)
Fudgy brownies layered with mint frosting and topped with melted chocolate chips for a fresh flavor blend.
# What You Need:
→ Chocolate Base
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
02 - 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
03 - 1 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Mint Layer
08 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
09 - 1 cup powdered sugar
10 - 2 tbsp milk
11 - 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
12 - Green food coloring (optional, a few drops)
→ Topping
13 - 1/2 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
14 - 2 tsp vegetable oil
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chopped chocolate together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Cool slightly.
03 - Whisk in granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until glossy and well combined.
04 - Fold in flour and salt until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
05 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool completely in the pan.
06 - In a bowl, beat softened butter with powdered sugar, milk, peppermint extract, and green food coloring until smooth and spreadable.
07 - Spread mint mixture evenly over cooled brownies. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
08 - Melt chocolate chips with vegetable oil in the microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
09 - Pour melted chocolate over chilled mint layer and gently spread to cover. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set. Lift brownies from the pan using parchment, cut into squares, and serve.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The mint cuts through the rich chocolate so you never feel overwhelmed by sweetness
- They actually get better after a day in the fridge, making them perfect for prep-ahead entertaining
02 -
- Let the brownies cool completely before adding the mint layer or the frosting will melt and slide right off
- Refrigerate the chocolate topped brownies for at least 30 minutes or cutting will be a messy affair
03 -
- Use an offset spatula to spread the mint layer and chocolate topping evenly without dragging the layers into each other
- Room temperature ingredients for the frosting prevent a curdled, separated mess