Mint Brownies Recipe
This Mint Brownies Recipe combines rich, fudgy chocolate with a refreshing burst of mint for a delightful sweet treat. Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients, these brownies offer a perfect balance of moist texture and cool mint flavor, ideal for satisfying chocolate and mint lovers any time of day.
- Author: Kathy
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
Optional Add-ins & Toppings
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- Powdered sugar or mint frosting for dusting or coating
- Prepare Your Pan and Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking pan. Gather all your ingredients to ensure a smooth assembly process.
- Melt Butter and Mix Cocoa: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter completely, then whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder until smooth to form the rich chocolate base.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Beat the eggs with granulated sugar in a separate bowl until combined and slightly fluffy. Stir in vanilla and mint extract to infuse the mixture with warm and refreshing flavors.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt into the wet mixture, combining gently to maintain a fudgy texture. Add chocolate chips now if you’re using them.
- Bake and Cool: Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. Allow the brownies to cool completely to room temperature before adding any toppings.
- Add Minty Frosting or Dust: Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar or spread a thin layer of mint frosting for that classic fresh finish. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Use high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder for intense chocolate flavor.
- Stir just until combined to keep brownies soft and tender.
- Measure flour using the spoon-and-level method to avoid dense brownies.
- Start with a small amount of mint extract to avoid overpowering the chocolate.
- Check brownies a few minutes before baking time ends to prevent overbaking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (1/16th of recipe)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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