Fudgy Mint Chocolate Chip Brownies
Rich and fudgy brownies with mint chocolate chip frosting
Servings: 16
Ingredients
Brownies
- 3/4 cup butter melted
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 whole large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Mint Chocolate Chip Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3 Tablespoons skim milk
- a few drops of green food coloring
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the melted butter, and cocoa powder. Mix until they are combined and it is nice and smooth.
- Beat in eggs, sugar, and vanilla until the eggs are fully incorporated.
- Stir in the flour and salt until just combined, and the flour streaks have just disappeared. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 25 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. The edges will be set and starting to crack.
- Remove from oven, and cool completely.
- Meanwhile, prepare the frosting by, mixing everything except the chocolate chips together until you get a spreadable consistency. Adjust the sugar and milk as necessary.
- Fold in the chocolate chips to the frosting.
- Once brownies have completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top of the brownies.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 197mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 40g
