Mint Brownies
The best brownies upgrade in the form of Mint Brownies, and they're fantastic! Fudgy brownies, mint and chocolate frosting--these are the ultimate dessert.
Servings: 20
Calories: 416kcal
Cost: 5
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup oil* avocado, vegetable or canola oil
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 6 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
Mint Frosting:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 Tablespoons butter , room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 1-2 Tablespoons milk
- green food coloring (optional)
Chocolate Frosting:
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Batter: Mix sugar and oil in a mixing bowl. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each egg is added. Add vanilla. Add dry ingredients: cocoa powder, salt, flour, and stir until combined.1 cup oil*, 2 cups granulated sugar, 4 large eggs, 6 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Bake: Pour batter into a greased 9×13'' baking pan and spread into an even layer. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- Mint Frosting: Combine all frosting ingredients and beat until light and fluffy. Add more milk if you want it thinner. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled brownies. Refrigerate while you make the chocolate frosting.2 cups powdered sugar, 4 Tablespoons butter, 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract, 1-2 Tablespoons milk, green food coloring
- Chocolate Frosting: Combine butter and cocoa powder. Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix for several minutes until smooth and fluffy.1/2 cup melted butter, 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 3 cups powdered sugar, 1/3 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Notes
Smaller Batch: You can half this recipe and bake in a 8x8'' pan.
Make Ahead Instructions: Both frosting can be made in advance, stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Remix with beaters until smooth, adding a splash of milk if needed.
Freezing Instructions: Cover pan well and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw completely in the fridge before slicing and serving.
Freezing Instructions: Cover pan well and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw completely in the fridge before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 187mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 267IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
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