Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with our delightful St. Patrick’s Day Mint Swirl Shamrock Brownies. These brownies are a perfect blend of decadent chocolate and refreshing mint, creating an irresistible treat that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. Their vibrant green swirls not only enhance the festive spirit but also make them a show-stopping dessert for any gathering. With straightforward preparation steps, even novice bakers can create this crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re hosting a festive celebration or simply indulging yourself, these brownies are sure to bring joy to every occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- green food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper.
- Melt butter and chocolate over low heat until smooth; let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk melted mixture with sugar; then add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla.
- Whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder in another bowl. Gradually combine with wet ingredients.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- For the mint swirl, mix powdered sugar, milk, peppermint extract, and food coloring until desired color is achieved.
- Spread mint mixture on cooled brownies; swirl gently for a marbled effect. Chill for an hour before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg