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Delicious Shamrock-Shaped Mint Chocolate Brownies

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These shamrock-shaped mint chocolate brownies combine rich chocolate and refreshing mint for a festive St. Patrick’s Day treat that’s fudgy, moist, and fun to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks or 227 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon mint extract
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • ¾ cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • A few drops green food coloring
  • ½ cup (90 g) dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy lifting.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until glossy and well combined.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and mint extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Do not overmix. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
  6. Stir in a few drops of green food coloring until the batter reaches a shamrock green hue.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release air bubbles.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking at 25 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool the brownies completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least one hour.
  10. Use a shamrock-shaped cookie cutter to cut shapes from the cooled brownies. Warm the cutter in hot water and dry before cutting for cleaner edges.
  11. Arrange the brownies on a platter and serve.

Notes

If batter is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk to loosen. For extra mint flavor, sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top after baking but before cooling. Chill brownies before cutting for cleaner shapes. Use room temperature eggs for better batter consistency. Avoid overbaking to keep brownies fudgy.

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