Mint Cream Cheese Brownies
Indulge in the decadence of Mint Cream Cheese Brownies—a rich, fudgy treat paired with a refreshingly creamy mint layer that will take your dessert game to the next level. These brownies feature a luscious, homemade chocolate base complemented by a vibrant mint cream cheese filling, enhanced with a touch of green food coloring for a pop of color. Perfectly balanced, the brownies are finished with a swirling technique and optional mini chocolate chips for added texture and flair. Quick to prepare in just under an hour, these mint brownies are ideal for festive gatherings or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Their irresistible pairing of chocolate and mint ensures they will be a hit at your next dessert table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 4 Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 0.75 cup Confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon Mint extract
- 4 drops Green food coloring
- 0.5 cup Mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
Whisk in the granulated sugar, then add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined to make the brownie batter.
In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the confectioners' sugar, mint extract, and green food coloring, and continue mixing until creamy and evenly colored.
Spread half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing it into an even layer with a spatula.
Gently spoon the mint cream cheese mixture over the brownie layer and spread it evenly. Reserve about 1 cup of brownie batter, and carefully spread the remaining batter over the cream cheese layer. Swirl lightly with a knife if desired.
Sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the top layer (if using).
Bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan. Then use the parchment paper overhang to lift the brownies out and onto a cutting board.
Slice into 16 squares and serve. Enjoy your Mint Cream Cheese Brownies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
382 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.8 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.8 g | 69% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 95 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 127 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.8 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 66 mg | 1% | |
*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.
