Mint Frosted Brownies Recipes

MINT BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13'' inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Chop the butter and the unsweetened chocolate into chunks and place together in a microwave safe bowl.
• Microwave on low power in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted. (You could also melt them over LOW heat in a saucepan, stirring constantly). Set aside to cool, stirring occasionally.
• In a large bowl beat together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Slowly add the melted chocolate, while stirring.
• In a separate small bowl combine the flour and baking powder. Stir the flour into the chocolate batter, just until combined. Don't over-mix.
• Pour batter into greased pan and bake for 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
• 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 glaze.
• Place chocolate chips and butter in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave one low power in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. Allow to cool for about 5-10 minutes.
• Spread evenly over the frosted brownies. Return to fridge to allow the chocolate to harden.
• Allow the bars to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before cutting into squares. (If you try to cut into them while they are cold the top chocolate layer will crack pretty easily and they wont be as pretty).

CLASSIC MINT CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Melt the butter and chopped chocolate in a medium saucepan on medium heat, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Or melt in a medium microwave safe bowl in 20 second increments, stirring after each, in the microwave. Remove from the heat, pour into a large mixing bowl, and allow to slightly cool for 10 minutes.
• Adjust the oven rack to the lower third position and preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line the bottom and sides of a 9×13 baking pan* with aluminum foil or parchment paper, leaving an overhang on all sides. Set aside.
• Whisk the granulated and brown sugars into the cooled chocolate/butter mixture. Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking until smooth after each addition. Whisk in the vanilla. Gently fold in the salt, flour, and cocoa powder. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 35-36 minutes or until the brownies begin to pull away from the edges of the pan. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out with only a few moist crumbs when the brownies are done. All ovens are different, so keep an eye on them after 30 minutes and use the toothpick test to see when yours are finished. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan set on a wire rack. Once completely cooled, lift the foil out of the pan using the overhang on the sides. Place the whole thing on a baking sheet as you make the frosting. Do not cut into squares yet.
• In a medium bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the confectioners' sugar and milk. Beat for 2 minutes on low speed, then increase to high speed and beat for 1 additional minute. Add the peppermint extract and food coloring (if using) and beat on high for 1 full minute. Taste and add a drop or two more peppermint extract if desired. Frost cooled brownies, that you placed on the baking sheet, and place the baking sheet in the refrigerator. This allows the frosting to "set" on top of the brownies which makes spreading the chocolate layer easy. Keep in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
• Melt the butter and chocolate chips in a medium saucepan on medium heat, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Or melt in a medium microwave safe bowl in 20 second increments, stirring after each, in the microwave. Once melted and smooth, pour over mint layer. Gently spread with a knife or offset spatula. Place the brownies, that are still on the baking sheet, in the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour (and up to 4 hours or even overnight) to set the chocolate.
• Once chilled, remove from the refrigerator and cut into squares. For neat cutting, make very quick cuts, using a very sharp large knife, and wiping the knife off with a paper towel between each cut. Brownies are OK at room temperature for a few hours. Cover tightly and keep leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

MINT BROWNIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 13x9 inch pan with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray. Set aside.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate 30 seconds at a time until melted and smooth. Stir in sugar vanilla and salt. Add in eggs and flour. Mix until incorporated.
• Spread brownie mix into the bottom of your 13x9 inch prepared pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Remove and let cool.
• Beat the butter and the cream cheese together. Add in the mint extract, food coloring, and powdered sugar. Beat until smooth and creamy.
• Spread on top of the cooled brownies and put in the fridge for 30 minutes to chill.
• In a medium sized microwave safe bowl add the butter and the chocolate chips. Melt in the microwave stirring 30 seconds at a time until smooth. Spread on top of mint frosting layer. Chill 1-3 hours until chocolate has set and brownies can easily be cut.

FROSTED BROWNIES

Steps:

• Add the flour, salt, and cocoa powder to a bowl.
• Whisk together the dry ingredients until combined and set aside.
• Give a rough chop to the semi-sweet chocolate bar.
• Place the chocolate pieces in a microwave-safe bowl along with the butter which should be cubed for easy melting.
• Place the bowl in the microwave for 20 seconds. Remove and stir. Microwave for another 20 seconds. Continue until the chocolate is nearly, but not completely melted. This will help to make sure that the chocolate doesn't seize due to overheating.
• Stir the chocolate and butter mixture until the last of the chocolate pieces have melted and it is completely smooth.
• Add the sugars to the melted chocolate mixture.
• Stir with a spoon until completely combined.
• Add the eggs, one at a time. Stirring thoroughly after each egg is added.
• Add the vanilla extract and stir until combined.
• Add the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined.
• Fold in the chocolate chips.
• The brownie batter is now ready for baking.
• Line a 9x13" baking pan with parchment paper.
• Pour the brownie batter into the lined baking pan.
• Spread the brownie batter evenly in the baking pan.
• Bake the brownies in an oven preheated to 350 degrees for 30-32 minutes. Do not overbake.
• Whip up a batch of our The Best Chocolate Buttercream Frosting.
• Scoop the Chocolate Frosting onto the brownie pan only once the brownies have completely cooled.
• Smooth the frosting over the brownies.
• Use the parchment paper flaps to remove the Frosted Brownies from the pan. Cut brownies into individual pieces.

BROWNIES WITH A CHOCOLATE GLAZE AND MINT FROSTING

Steps:

• Put oven rack in middle of oven; set to 325°F.
• Construct a foil sling: Cut one 18" length foil and fold it lengthwise so that it is 8-inches wide.
• Fit foil into length of 9x13-inch baking dish, pushing it into corners and up sides of pan; allow excess to overhang pan edges.
• Cut one 14-inch length foil and, if using extra-wide foil, fold it lengthwise so that it is 12" wide; fit into width of baking pan in same manner, perpendicular to first sheet.
• Spray foil-lined pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder in medium bowl; set aside.
• Melt chocolate and butter in large heatproof bowl set over saucepan of almost-simmering water, stirring occasionally, until smooth.
• (Alternatively, in microwave, heat butter and chocolate in large microwave-safe bowl on high for 45 seconds, then stir and heat an additional 30 seconds. Stir again, and, if necessary, repeat in 15-second increments; do not let chocolate burn.) When chocolate mixture is completely smooth, remove bowl from saucepan and gradually whisk in sugar.
• Add eggs, one at time, whisking until thoroughly combined after each addition.
• Whisk in vanilla.
• Add about one third of flour mixture and fold with rubber spatula until almost fully incorporated; repeat with half of remaining flour, then all of remaining flour, folding until batter is completely smooth and homogeneous.
• Transfer batter to prepared baking pan; using spatula, spread batter into corners of pan and smooth surface.
• Bake until toothpick or wooden skewer inserted into center of brownies comes out with few moist crumbs attached, 30 to 35 minutes.
• Cool on wire rack to room temperature, about 2 hours.
• For the frosting: In standing mixer fitted with flat beater, beat butter and confectioners' sugar at low speed until just incorporated, then increase speed to medium and beat until smooth and fluffy, about 1 1/2 minutes.
• Add 1 tablespoon milk and mint extract and continue to beat until combined, about 30 seconds, adding up to 1 additional tablespoon milk if necessary to achieve soft, spreadable consistency.
• Using offset spatula, spread mint frosting evenly onto cooled brownies, cover with foil, and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
• For the glaze: Melt chocolate and butter in medium heatproof bowl set over saucepan of barely simmering water, stirring occasionally, until smooth; set aside to cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
• Pour chocolate glaze on frosted brownies; using offset spatula, spread glaze into even layer.
• Cover with foil and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour; remove brownies from pan by lifting foil overhang; cut into 2-inch squares and serve.
• (Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator).

MINT BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x15-inch baking pan.
• Stir together both brownie mixes, vegetable oil, eggs, and water in a large bowl until well blended. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool, about 20 minutes.
• While brownies are cooling, combine powdered sugar, butter, water, peppermint extract, and food coloring in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Spread mint frosting on top of cooled brownies.
• Place chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute, stir, and microwave again in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until melted. Add peppermint extract to taste and spread on top of mint frosting. Refrigerate until frosting and topping layers are set.

PEPPERMINT FROSTED BROWNIES RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8x8 baking pan with foil and lightly coat with baking spray, set aside.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the melted butter, sugars and vanilla extract for 30 seconds on medium. With mixing speed on low, add the eggs one at a time, mixing until thoroughly combined.
• In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sifted cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. With mixing speed on low, gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until no flour pockets remain. Remove the bowl from the stand and using a spatula, fold in the chopped chocolate, if desired.
• Pour batter into the prepared pan, spreading into an even layer. Place in the oven and bake for 18-22 minutes or until set, taking care not to over-bake. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 30 minutes or until brownies are no longer warm (you can speed up the process by letting them cool uncovered in the refrigerator).
• Meanwhile, melt the white chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave. Allow the chocolate to cool at room temperature for 15 minutes.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted or a large mixing bowl using a handheld mixer, beat the butter on high until creamy, about 2 minutes. With mixing speed on low, gradually add the powdered sugar, milk or cream, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and salt. Mix until combined. Add the white chocolate and 2 tablespoons of crushed candy canes, beat on high for 1 minute.
• Using an offset spatula, frost the cooled brownies. Sprinkle with remaining candy cane bits. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.