Chocolate Mint Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and divided
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 3 drops green food coloring
• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Method

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup of the melted butter and the granulated sugar until combined.

3. 3

   Whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.

4. 4

   Add the flour, cocoa powder, and salt, and stir just until no dry streaks remain.

5. 5

   Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake until the center is set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs, 25 to 30 minutes.

   25:00 · Bake brownie base
6. 6

   Cool the brownie base completely in the pan, about 1 hour.

7. 7

   In a medium bowl, beat the remaining 1/4 cup melted butter with the powdered sugar, heavy cream, peppermint extract, and green food coloring until smooth and spreadable.

8. 8

   Spread the mint filling evenly over the cooled brownie base.

9. 9

   Refrigerate the pan until the mint layer is firm, about 30 minutes.

   30:00 · Chill mint layer
10. 10

    Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth.

    1:30 · Melt chocolate
11. 11

    Pour the melted chocolate over the chilled mint layer and spread into a thin, even layer.

12. 12

    Refrigerate until the chocolate topping is fully set, at least 1 hour.

13. 13

    Lift the bars out using the parchment overhang, slice into 24 bars with a warm knife, and wipe the blade clean between cuts.