Luck of the Irish Mint Brownies

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These classic Mint Brownies have a deliciously fudgy base, a creamy mint frosting, and a smooth layer of semi-sweet 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

Ingredients
4 squares unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup butter
2 cups sugar
4 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sifted flour
Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9×9-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 pan and bake for 40 minutes. Cool in the pan.

TOPPING

Ingredients
1 container (16 ounces) cream cheese frosting
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract, or more to taste
3 to 4 drops green food coloring
5 ounces semisweet chocolate
1/2 cup heavy cream or milk
Instructions

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

Recipe courtesy of The Old Farmer’s Almanac