Description
Mint brownies bring pure chocolate-mint magic right to your dessert plate with rich, fudgy layers that seriously satisfy your sweet tooth. These crowd-pleasing treats blend smooth chocolate and cool mint into one seriously delicious square of pure happiness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup melted butter
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1–1 ½ teaspoons mint extract
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½–1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a precise 350°F. Coat your 8×8-inch baking dish with butter or line it completely with parchment paper, ensuring full coverage for easy brownie removal.
- Grab a medium mixing bowl and combine ¾ cup cocoa powder, ¾ cup all-purpose flour, ½ tsp baking powder, and ½ tsp salt. Whisk these dry ingredients until they’re thoroughly blended.
- In a separate large bowl, crack 3 large eggs and add 1 ½ cups granulated sugar. Beat the mixture until it transforms into a smooth, pale consistency.
- Pour ¾ cup melted butter and 1-1 ½ tsp mint extract into your egg mixture. Stir gently to create a fragrant, rich liquid base.
- Carefully fold the dry ingredient mixture into your wet ingredients. Mix until ingredients are just combined, avoiding overmixing. Add ½-1 cup chocolate chips if desired.
- Transfer the batter into your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula to ensure uniform thickness.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for exactly 25-30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan for at least 1 hour before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Cool the brownies completely before cutting to get clean, precise edges and prevent crumbling.
- Adjust mint extract quantity based on personal preference, starting with less and tasting the batter for desired intensity.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace wheat flour with almond or gluten-free blend, which adds a subtle nutty undertone.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days, or refrigerate to extend freshness and maintain dense texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Brownies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 261 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 92 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg