Description
These mint brownies are rich, fudgy, and layered with a creamy peppermint filling and smooth chocolate topping. Perfect for chocolate lovers, this easy mint brownie recipe delivers a refreshing twist with every bite. Ideal for holidays, gatherings, or anytime dessert cravings.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter melted
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter softened
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl mix melted butter and sugar until smooth.
3. Add eggs and vanilla extract then whisk until combined.
4. Stir in cocoa powder flour and salt until a thick batter forms.
5. Spread batter evenly in the pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
6. Let the brownies cool completely before adding layers.
7. In another bowl mix powdered sugar butter cream and peppermint extract until smooth.
8. Spread the mint layer evenly over the cooled brownies.
9. Melt chocolate chips and pour over the mint layer spreading evenly.
10. Let everything set then slice into squares and serve.
Notes
Chill the brownies before slicing for cleaner layers.
Use a light hand with peppermint extract to avoid overpowering flavor.
For extra richness use dark chocolate chips for the topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg