Mint Brownies
12 servings
135 minutes
Mint brownies are an exquisite blend of rich chocolate flavor and refreshing mint notes, creating a harmony of sweetness and freshness. This dessert traces back to traditional American brownies but has gained a new character thanks to the mint accent. The dense texture of the brownies with nuts perfectly complements the delicate cream and smooth chocolate glaze, turning each piece into a true delight. They are served chilled, enhancing the mint aroma and making them an ideal treat on a hot day or festive occasion. Such a dessert pleases not only with its taste but also with its aesthetics due to the contrast of deep chocolate color and soft mint layer.
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Grease a rectangular or square metal baking pan (preferably 25x25 cm) with a little oil. Melt 3 tablespoons of oil and 60 grams of chocolate in a saucepan over low heat. Let it cool.
- Butter: 7 tablespoons
- Dark chocolate: 180 g
2
Whisk eggs and sugar with a mixer for 5 minutes until frothy. Add chocolate-butter mixture, flour, 0.5 teaspoon of mint, vanilla, and salt. Mix until smooth. Add chopped nuts.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Sugar: 200 g
- Dark chocolate: 180 g
- Butter: 7 tablespoons
- Wheat flour: 65 g
- Mint extract: 0.8 teaspoon
- Vanilla extract: 0.5 teaspoon
- Salt: pinch
- Pecan: 50 g
3
Transfer the dough to a mold and place it in the oven for 25 minutes. Check for doneness with a wooden stick — the inside of the dough should not be sticky. Remove from the oven and let cool.
4
Beat powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of butter, milk, and remaining mint extract until creamy. Cover the warm brownies with the mixture. Refrigerate for an hour.
- Powdered sugar: 120 g
- Butter: 7 tablespoons
- Milk: 1 tablespoon
- Mint extract: 0.8 teaspoon
5
Melt the remaining chocolate and 2 tablespoons of butter over low heat. Let it cool slightly and spread evenly over the brownies. Cover and refrigerate for another hour. Then cut into 20 squares.
- Dark chocolate: 180 g
- Butter: 7 tablespoons