Mint Chocolate Brownies

• Course Dessert
• Cuisine American

Prep time

Cook time

Servings

Ingredients

• For The Brownie Layer
• 2 cups Granulated Sugar
• 1 cup Gluten-Free All Purpose Flour
• 3/4 cup Cocoa Powder
• 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 cup Butter melted
• 4 Eggs
• 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
• For the Mint Layer
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup Butter softened
• 1 tsp Peppermint Extract
• Optional: green food coloring
• For the Chocolate Glaze
• 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 6 tbsp Butter

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, gluten-free all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
3. In the bowl of a standing mixer using the paddle attachment, beat together the butter, eggs and vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until a smooth batter forms. Pour the brownie mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 40 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
4. While the brownies are cooling, make the mint layer by mixing together the powdered sugar, butter and peppermint extract until a smooth frosting forms. Stir in the green food coloring, if desired. Spread the mint frosting over the surface of the cooled brownies and then refrigerate for 20 minutes.
5. To make the chocolate glaze, place the chocolate chips and butter in a bowl set over a double boiler. Stir constantly until the chocolate is melted. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of the mint frosting layer. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.