Description
Mint Brownies deliver a delightful chocolate-mint combo that melts perfectly on your tongue. Creamy mint frosting layered over rich chocolate creates a dessert sure to wow friends and family at any gathering.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 12 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 12 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon pure mint extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat a 9×9-inch baking pan with butter and line it with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage.
- Melt 12 cup unsalted butter and 1 cup cocoa powder in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until the mixture becomes completely smooth and glossy.
- Remove the butter-cocoa mixture from heat. Whisk in 1 cup granulated sugar until fully incorporated and no sugar crystals remain.
- Add 2 large eggs to the mixture one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to create a rich, silky texture.
- Sift 1 cup all-purpose flour into a separate bowl. Gently fold the flour into the chocolate mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Incorporate 1 teaspoon pure mint extract and 12 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips into the batter, stirring carefully to distribute evenly.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it into an even layer across the entire surface.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22-25 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that 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 cutting into 16 equal squares.
Notes
- Swap white sugar with coconut sugar for a lower glycemic index and deeper flavor complexity.
- Ensure chocolate chips are evenly distributed by tossing them in a tablespoon of flour before adding to batter.
- Check brownies early at 18 minutes to prevent overcooking, as they continue baking while cooling in the pan.
- For gluten-free version, replace all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend and add 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum for better texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Brownies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 179 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg