CHEF JOHN'S CHOCOLATE MINT BROWNIES

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This stripped-down recipe for brownies requires almost zero technique, and uses only cocoa powder to achieve a dense, chewy, very chocolaty treat. Top with mint icing for a unique spin on an old favorite.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Chocolate Brownie Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Combine sugar and cocoa powder in a large bowl; stir in melted butter until mixture is smooth.
  • Stir in 1 egg, vanilla, and salt. Mix in second egg.
  • Fold in flour and transfer to ungreased 8x8-inch square baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and cool in the baking dish for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Mix powdered sugar, milk, and mint extract in a bowl until smooth.
  • Pour icing over cooled brownies. Spread evenly and allow to set, about 30 minutes.
  • Slice into 16 brownies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 38.7 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 87.8 mg, Sugar 22 g

Faisal Waheed
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Overall, I thought these brownies were a good recipe. They were easy to make and tasted delicious.


Martin Taylor
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I had some trouble getting the brownies to set properly, but they still tasted great.


Wauyo Paul
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The brownies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise they were very good.


Hidayat Khan
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These brownies were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Lanie Clay
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate and mint.


Majid Ahmed
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These brownies were easy to make and turned out perfectly. They were a big hit with my family.


Omar AHMED
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I loved the combination of chocolate and mint in these brownies. They were the perfect after-dinner treat.


Md Tofail Ahmad
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These brownies were so good! The chocolate and mint flavors were so rich and decadent.


David Scarbro
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I've made these brownies several times and they always turn out great. They're fudgy and chewy, with the perfect amount of mint flavor.


Joann Wilborn
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These brownies were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and tasted delicious. The chocolate and mint flavors were perfect together.