Description

These fudgy mint chocolate brownies are incredibly simple to make with just a few pantry staples. Featuring a dense, chocolatey texture balanced by subtle mint flavor, they are a crowd-pleasing dessert ready in under 40 minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (175g) dark chocolate chips (semi-sweet or bittersweet)
½ cup (115g) unsalted butter
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
¾ cup (95g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon mint extract (pure peppermint or spearmint)
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and chocolate chips together, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool for 2 minutes.
Whisk the sugar into the melted chocolate mixture until combined. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the mint extract and salt.
Sprinkle the flour over the wet mixture and gently fold it in with a spatula until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
Fold in the fresh mint leaves if using.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is cracked and shiny and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
Let the brownies cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before lifting them out and cutting into squares.

Notes

Do not overmix the flour to maintain a fudgy texture. Use good quality chocolate for the best flavor. Brownies taste better the next day as flavors meld. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie square
Calories: 180
Sugar: 18
Sodium: 45
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 6
Carbohydrates: 24
Fiber: 1
Protein: 2

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