Mint Topped Low Fat Brownies Recipes

MINT BROWNIES

Steps:

• Place rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8×8-inch pan and set aside.
• Prepare the brownie layer: In a heat-proof bowl set atop a pan of simmering water so that the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water's surface, melt the 12 tablespoons butter and 3 ounces chocolate together. Stir frequently and watch carefully so the chocolate doesn't burn. When the chocolate has nearly melted, remove from heat and stir until smooth. Set aside and let cool completely.
• Once the chocolate has cooled, add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Add the vanilla extract and sugar, beating thoroughly. Add the whole wheat pastry flour and all-purpose flour, then beat until blended. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the middle appears set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
• Prepare the mint layer: In a medium bowl, beat the 3 tablespoons of softened butter and powdered sugar together. Add the milk and peppermint, beating until smooth, then beat in the food coloring. Spread over the cooled brownie base and refrigerate until firm.
• For the topping: Melt the 1 1/2 ounces chocolate and 1 1/2 tablespoons butter together, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over the chilled mint layer, then spread with a spatula, gently covering the surface with a very thin layer. Place in the refrigerator to set, then cut into squares. The brownies will cut more easily (and are delicious) when chilled. Enjoy with a large glass of milk.

LOWER FAT FUDGE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
• In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, cocoa powder and yogurt. Stir in the eggs one at a time until well blended, then add vanilla and salt. Stir in the flour until just absorbed. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
• Bake for 28 to 32 minutes in the preheated oven, until the brownies begin to pull away from the sides of the pan, and a toothpick inserted comes out fairly clean (sticky crumbs are okay). Cool brownies in the pan over a wire rack before cutting into squares. Cover tightly with plastic wrap to store.

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).

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.

CHEWY GOOEY LOW FAT VEGAN BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a medium bowl sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
• Microwave the margarine* in a small bowl until melted. Let cool .
• Mix margarine and sugar in a large bowl.
• Add applesauce and mix.
• Beat in the vanilla extract and pumpkin.
• Add flour mixture to the large bowl and mix. Stir in chocolate chips if using.
• Grease a 8x8-inch pan with cooking spray and pour in batter.
• Bake for 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted and removed clean.
• *I like to use Smart Balance Light for my margarine.
• ** For mint brownies add 1/2 -1 tsp of peppermint extract.

MINT-TOPPED LOW-FAT BROWNIES

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 350. Line an 8" pan w/ foil, letting some foil hang over sides. Spray the foil w/ cooking spray.
• 2. In microwave-safe bowl, microwave butter and chocolate in 10-second intervals, stirring until smooth. In lg bowl, combine flour, baking cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. W/ mixer on low speed, beat buttermilk, sugar, egg beaters and vanilla in another bowl.
• 3. Beat in the flour mix, then beat in the chocolate mix. Pour mix into pan and bake 25 min, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 mins. using foil, lift brownies from pan, cool completely. Cut into 25 squares. In bowl, stir together whippedd topping, food coloring and extract. Dollop topping onto each brownie.