Mint Brownies Recipe

Name: Mint Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 2 large eggs; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup all purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pinch of salt; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1 cup sifted powdered sugar; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 tablespoon whole milk; 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract; 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped

Servings: persons

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon whole milk
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Lightly butter 8x8x2-inch metal baking pan.
3
Stir butter and chocolate in small saucepan over low heat until smooth.
4
Set aside.
5
Using electric mixer, beat eggs and sugar in large bowl until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
6
Add chocolate mixture, flour, peppermint and vanilla extracts and salt; stir until just blended.
7
Mix in nuts.
8
Transfer batter to prepared pan.
9
Bake until tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 25 minutes.
10
Cool slightly.
11
Beat powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, milk and extract in bowl until creamy.
12
Spread over warm brownies.
13
Chill until set, about 1 hour.
14
Stir chocolate and 2 tablespoons butter in small saucepan over low heat until smooth.
15
Cool slightly.
16
Pour over mint topping, spreading evenly.
17
Cover and chill until set, about 1 hour.
18
Cut into 20 squares.
19
(Can be made 8 hours ahead.
20
Cover with foil; store at room temperature.)

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped, 2 large eggs, 1 cup sugar, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mint Brownies

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