Mint Chocolate Chip Brownies (Print View)
Fudgy brownies blended with mint frosting and chocolate chips for a rich, cool dessert experience.
# What You Need:
→ For the Brownie Layer
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
05 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 tsp salt
08 - 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
→ For the Mint Layer
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
11 - 2 tbsp milk
12 - 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
13 - Green food coloring (optional)
→ For the Chocolate Topping
14 - 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
15 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring paper extends over edges for easy removal.
02 - Melt butter in a mixing bowl. Whisk in sugar, eggs, and vanilla until thoroughly combined and smooth.
03 - Sift cocoa powder, flour, and salt into the wet mixture. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
04 - Fold semisweet chocolate chips into the batter. Pour into prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
05 - Bake 25–30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely in the pan before proceeding.
06 - Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, peppermint extract, and green food coloring if desired. Mix until smooth and spreadable.
07 - Spread mint filling evenly over cooled brownies. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set the layer.
08 - Melt chocolate chips and butter together using microwave or double boiler, stirring frequently until completely smooth and glossy.
09 - Pour chocolate topping over mint layer and spread evenly. Refrigerate until fully set, approximately 30 minutes. Cut into squares before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The fudgy brownie base strikes that perfect balance between cakey and dense
- That cool mint layer cuts through all the richness like a refreshing breeze
- The chocolate ganache topping creates this restaurant-style finish
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- Cutting these brownies is frustrating if the chocolate layer is not completely set—trust the fridge time
- I once skipped greasing the parchment paper and had to serve them in crumbles, learn from my mistake
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- Use hot water to clean your knife between cuts for those picture-perfect squares
- The mint layer should be firm but not rock hard before adding the chocolate