Minty Fudgy Brownies
- Ready In:
- 1hr 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 15
- Serves:
-
18
ingredients
-
Brownie
- 1 (19 1/2 ounce) box fudge brownie mix
- 1⁄2 cup butter, melted (1 stick)
- 1⁄4 cup water
- 2 large eggs
- 1⁄4 teaspoon peppermint extract
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Buttercream Frosting
- 1⁄2 cup butter, softened (1 stick)
- 1 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1⁄4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Chocolate Frosting
- 1⁄3 cup milk
- 1⁄4 cup butter
- 1 (12 ounce) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup powdered sugar
directions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees, prepare an 8x8-inch pan by spraying it with a light coating of non-stick spray.
- Add the melted butter, water, eggs and peppermint extract to the brownie mix. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into pan and bake for for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the center comes out clean. Allow brownie to cool before frosting.
- Peppermint Buttercream Frosting.
- Beating together 1 cup of powdered sugar and softened butter with an electric mixer.
- Mix in another 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, add 1 tablespoon of milk, and both extracts.
- Mix frosting until smooth.
- Chocolate Frosting:.
- Bring 1/3 cup milk and 1/4 cup butter to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Pour the chocolate chips into a heat-safe bowl.
- When the milk and butter come to a boil, pour over the chocolate chips and let it sit for a couple minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract and whisk until smooth.
- Use an electric mixer to beat in 1 cup powdered sugar until the frosting is smooth.
- Spread the white frosting on the cooled brownie first. Follow with the chocolate frosting. Feel free to use extra decorative frosting to add to the presentation.
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I am in college as a dietitian (food science/human nutrition) major, and I love to cook and baking. I especially love Christmas baking!