Makeover Mint Layer Brownies Recipe

Name: Makeover Mint Layer Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup reduced-fat butter; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 2 egg whites; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup baking cocoa; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup reduced-fat butter, softened; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract; 2 drops green food coloring, optional; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 6 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

1/2 cup reduced-fat butter
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 egg whites
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup reduced-fat butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 drops green food coloring, optional
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
6 tablespoons butter

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, then egg whites, beating well after each addition. Beat in the applesauce, chocolate and vanilla (mixture will appear curdled).
2
Combine the flour, cocoa and salt; stir into butter mixture just until blended. Pour into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350u00b0 for 22-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
3
For mint layer, in a small bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, extract and food coloring if desired; beat until smooth. Spread over cooled brownies. Refrigerate until firm.
4
For icing, in a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Gently pour over the top. Refrigerate until set. Cut into bars.

1572

kcal

Calories

Fat

192

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup reduced-fat butter, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 2 eggs, 2 egg whites, and more.

Yes, Makeover Mint Layer Brownies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Makeover Mint Layer Brownies

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