Irish Mint Brownies
Indulge in the ultimate dessert fusion with these luxurious Irish Mint Brownies, a decadent treat that combines rich, fudgy layers of chocolate with a refreshing creamy mint frosting and a silky chocolate glaze. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any occasion that calls for a festive, crowd-pleasing dessert, these brownies boast a harmonious balance of bold semisweet chocolate and cool peppermint. Tinted with a hint of green food coloring for a playful touch, the vibrant mint frosting is sandwiched between two irresistible chocolate layers, delivering a bakery-style finish that will impress any sweet tooth. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients like cocoa powder, semisweet chocolate chips, and peppermint extract, these brownies are an easy yet show-stopping addition to your dessert repertoire. Whether served at a party or enjoyed as an after-dinner treat, these minty, chocolatey squares are guaranteed to disappear quickly!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 4 drops green food coloring
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (for glaze)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup of butter and 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Stir in granulated sugar, then whisk in the eggs, one at a time, until the mixture is glossy and smooth. Add vanilla extract.
Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold the mixture until well combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan.
In a medium bowl, prepare the mint frosting by beating powdered sugar, 0.5 cup softened butter, heavy cream, peppermint extract, and green food coloring until smooth and fluffy. Adjust the consistency with more cream or powdered sugar, if needed.
Once the brownies are completely cool, spread the mint frosting evenly over the top. Place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to firm up.
For the chocolate glaze, melt 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips and 4 tablespoons of butter in a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth.
Pour the warm chocolate glaze over the chilled frosting layer, spreading it evenly. Chill again for 30 minutes to set the glaze.
Once set, lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper. Cut into 16 squares using a sharp knife, wiping the blade clean between cuts. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7774 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 406.0 g | 521% | |
| Saturated Fat | 243.4 g | 1217% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1406 mg | 469% | |
| Sodium | 1586 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1048.4 g | 381% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 56.7 g | 202% | |
| Total Sugars | 880.6 g | ||
| Protein | 82.4 g | 165% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.8 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 584 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 35.2 mg | 196% | |
| Potassium | 2833 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
