Description
These fudgy, mint-infused brownies are a perfect treat for gatherings, offering a delightful chocolate and peppermint experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- Crushed mint candies or chocolate mint cookies for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat, then stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Beat in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined.
- Stir in the peppermint extract.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool in the pan.
- Spread a layer of chocolate frosting on top once cooled.
- Sprinkle crushed mint candies or chocolate mint cookies over the frosting if desired.
- Cut into squares, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding nuts or a sprinkle of sea salt on top of the frosting. These brownies can be made gluten-free by substituting with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg