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Chocolate Mint Brownies

Decadent brownies with a rich chocolate base and a refreshing mint frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 9 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Halal-certified if necessary
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Halal
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
For the Mint Frosting
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk or non-dairy milk
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract Halal
  • Green food coloring optional
For Topping (Optional)
  • Crushed chocolate cookies or mint candies For added crunch

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and melted butter. Stir until well blended. Next, add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  3. Sprinkle the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder over the wet ingredients. Gently fold until just combined. Avoid overmixing to preserve that fudgy texture!
Baking
  1. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
Mint Frosting
  1. While the brownies are baking, prepare the mint frosting by beating the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and continue mixing.
  2. Pour in the milk and peppermint extract (and a few drops of green food coloring if you like). Mix until smooth and fluffy.
Final Steps
  1. Once the brownies have cooled completely, spread the mint frosting over the top using a spatula. For added crunch, sprinkle crushed cookies or candies on top.
  2. Slice the Chocolate Mint Brownies into squares, serve them up, and watch the smiles grow!

Notes

To keep it Halal-friendly, ensure to use Halal-certified butter and peppermint extract. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To freeze, wrap individual pieces tightly in plastic wrap and keep in a freezer bag, lasting up to 2 months.