Description
Fudgy chocolate brownies topped with a refreshing mint layer and rich chocolate glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Green food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup butter
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter and sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla. Combine flour, cocoa, and salt; gradually stir into the egg mixture. Fold in chocolate chips. Spread batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely in pan.
- For mint layer: beat powdered sugar, softened butter, milk, and peppermint extract until smooth. Tint with green food coloring if desired. Spread over cooled brownies. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- For glaze: melt chocolate chips and butter over low heat, stirring until smooth. Cool slightly, then spread over mint layer. Chill until set before cutting into squares.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.