These classic Mint Brownies have a deliciously fudgy base, a creamy mint frosting, and a smooth layer of semisweet chocolate. They’re always a favorite.

These mint brownies are also a festive touch for St Patrick’s Day or even Christmas if you add some red and green sprinkles!

BROWNIES

Ingredients4 squares unsweetened chocolate1/2 cup (1 stick) butter2 cups sugar4 eggs, beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup sifted all-purpose flour

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.

In a double boiler over not-quite-simmering water, melt chocolate and butter and stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Stir in sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly. Stir in vanilla, then add flour. 

Spread in prepared dish and bake for 40 minutes. Cool in the dish.

TOPPING

Ingredients1 container (16 ounces) cream cheese frosting1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract, or more to taste3 to 4 drops green food coloring5 ounces semisweet chocolate1/2 cup heavy cream or milk

Instructions

Put cream cheese frosting into a bowl and add peppermint and food coloring. Spread evenly over cooled brownies.

In a pan over low heat, melt chocolate with heavy cream. Let cool slightly and drizzle or spread evenly over the frosting.

Let chocolate set up, at room temperature, and then cut brownies into squares.