Mint Chocolate Chip Brownies (Printable)
Fudgy brownies with a cool mint layer and chocolate chips for a decadent dessert experience.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
→ 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)
→ Chocolate Topping
14 - 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
15 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring paper overhangs sides for easy removal.
02 - Melt butter in a mixing bowl. Whisk in sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined and smooth.
03 - Sift cocoa powder, flour, and salt into the wet mixture. Fold gently 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 for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely in the pan before proceeding.
06 - Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, milk, peppermint extract, and food coloring if using. Mix until smooth and spreadable.
07 - Spread mint filling evenly over the cooled brownie base. Refrigerate for 20 minutes until firm.
08 - Melt chocolate chips and butter together using microwave or double boiler, stirring constantly until smooth and glossy.
09 - Pour chocolate topping over mint layer, spreading evenly. Refrigerate for 30 minutes until completely set.
10 - Lift brownies from pan using parchment paper overhang. Cut into 12 squares and serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The cool mint cuts through the rich fudgy brownie creating that perfect thin mint cookie experience everyone secretly craves
- These look impressive but come together with simple pantry staples you probably already have
02 -
- Let the brownies cool completely before adding the mint layer or the butter will melt and slide right off creating a minty mess instead of a smooth layer
- Chill the mint layer for at least 20 minutes before pouring the warm chocolate topping otherwise they will swirl together and you will lose those distinct layers
03 -
- Add a pinch of espresso powder to the brownie batter to intensify the chocolate flavor without making them taste like coffee
- If your mint layer feels too stiff to spread pop it in the microwave for 10 seconds it will soften right up