Chef John's Chocolate Mint Brownies Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 16 brownies

Chef John's Chocolate Mint Brownies Recipe

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter

1 ⅛ cups sugar

¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 large eggs

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon salt

⅔ cup all-purpose flour

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tablespoons milk

¼ teaspoon mint extract

or to taste

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.

Step 3

Combine sugar and cocoa powder in a large bowl; stir in melted butter until mixture is smooth.

Step 4

Stir in 1 egg vanilla and salt. Mix in second egg.

Step 5

Fold in flour and transfer to ungreased 8x8-inch square baking dish.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes.

Step 7

Remove from oven and cool in the baking dish for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 8

Mix powdered sugar milk and mint extract in a bowl until smooth.

Step 9

Pour icing over cooled brownies. Spread evenly and allow to set about 30 minutes.

Step 9

Slice into 16 brownies.

Nutritional Information

Chef John's Chocolate Mint Brownies Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 174.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.2g 5%

Carbohydrates: 28.2g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 1.5g 6%

Sugars: 22g

Fat: 7g 11%

Saturated Fat: 4.2g 21%

Cholesterol: 38.7mg 13%

Vitamin A Iu: 211.3IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.9mg 7%

Folate: 14.1mcg 4%

Calcium: 13.4mg 1%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 22.4mg 8%

Potassium: 80.6mg 2%

Sodium: 87.8mg 4%

Calories From Fat: 63.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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