| Serves | 12 |
| Prep time |
| 15 minutes |
| Cook time |
| 20 minutes |
| Total time |
| 35 minutes |
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cups flour
Frosting
- 3/4 cups unsalted butter (softened)
- 2-3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3-5 tablespoons milk or cream
- green food coloring
- 1/2 cup mini semi sweet chocolate chips
Directions
| Brownies |
| Step 1 |
| Preheat oven to 350 In a large bowl melt the butter in the microwave. Stir in cocoa powder until dissolved. Stir in sugar until well combined. Add eggs and salt, stirring until well incorporated. Add flour and mix just until combined. Spread batter into a greased 8" square pan and bake for 18-22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center of the brownies comes out with fudgy crumbs. |
| Frosting |
| Step 2 |
| In
a mixing bowl beat butter until light and fluffy. Add 2 cups of
powdered sugar and 3 Tbs cream and beat well. Add mint extract and more
sugar/cream if needed until desired consistency is reached. Mix in food
coloring until desired shade of green is accomplished. Stir in chocolate
chips and spread over cooled brownies. Store covered in the refrigerator. |
Read more at http://backforsecondsblog.com/2014/03/fudge-brownies-mint-chocolate-chip-frosting/#M6MmbJAKFyDX6eAM.99
Saturday was E's "halfie" birthday.
 |
| A big 3 1/2 year old |
For dessert after dinner I made him Mint Double Chocolate Brownies. He's a big fan of frosting (what 3 1/2 year old isn't) and was glad to see extra chocolate chips.
| Serves | 12 |
| Prep time |
| 15 minutes |
| Cook time |
| 20 minutes |
| Total time |
| 35 minutes |
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cups flour
Frosting
- 3/4 cups unsalted butter (softened)
- 2-3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3-5 tablespoons milk or cream
- green food coloring
- 1/2 cup mini semi sweet chocolate chips
Directions
| Brownies |
| Step 1 |
| Preheat oven to 350 In a large bowl melt the butter in the microwave. Stir in cocoa powder until dissolved. Stir in sugar until well combined. Add eggs and salt, stirring until well incorporated. Add flour and mix just until combined. Spread batter into a greased 8" square pan and bake for 18-22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center of the brownies comes out with fudgy crumbs. |
| Frosting |
| Step 2 |
| In
a mixing bowl beat butter until light and fluffy. Add 2 cups of
powdered sugar and 3 Tbs cream and beat well. Add mint extract and more
sugar/cream if needed until desired consistency is reached. Mix in food
coloring until desired shade of green is accomplished. Stir in chocolate
chips and spread over cooled brownies. Store covered in the refrigerator. |
Read more at http://backforsecondsblog.com/2014/03/fudge-brownies-mint-chocolate-chip-frosting/#R8HaVXhsZOubgvIx.99
Ingredients
Brownies
1/4 cup + 3 tablespoons water
1 1/2 tablespoons ground flax
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
1 1/2 cups unbleached sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cups cocoa powder
3/4 cups unbleached white flour
3/4 cups white whole wheat flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup vegan chocolate chips
Frosting
3/4 cup earth balance butter
2-3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 -3/4 tsp peppermint extract (to taste)
3-5 Tablespoons unsweetened original almond milk
1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
Directions
For the brownies
Preheat your oven to 350°
Line an 8" pan with parchment paper and oil the sides.
Combine flax and water and set aside.
In a bowl, whisk together the oil, sugar, and vanilla.
Add the flax mixture and whisk for 1 minute more.
In another bowl, combine cocoa powder, flours, baking powder, and salt, stirring well.
Pour liquid mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until everything is combined.
Add 3/4 cup vegan chocolate chips and stir until just distributed.
Put the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
Bake for 26-30 minutes. Do not overcook.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes
Lift the brownies from the pan and let cool for 30 minutes more.
For the frosting
Add 2 cups powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons of almond milk and beat well with mixer.
Add peppermint extract and more sugar or milk until spreadable consistency is reached.
Spread over cooled brownies and top with 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips.
Place in refrigerator for an hour to allow frosting to set.
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