Description
Mint Brownies are a heavenly dessert that perfectly blends rich chocolate with refreshing mint, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp mint extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, and a pinch of salt.
- Beat softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, mix powdered sugar, softened butter, mint extract, and food coloring for the frosting. Frost cooled brownies generously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg