St Patrick's Day Brownies

Celebrate the luck of the Irish with these indulgent St. Patrick's Day Brownies—rich, fudgy chocolate brownies topped with a cool, creamy mint layer and finished with a velvety chocolate ganache. Perfect for your festive dessert table, this three-layer treat combines classic flavors with a vibrant green hue, thanks to a hint of peppermint extract and green food coloring. These easy-to-make brownies not only look stunning but taste absolutely irresistible, offering a decadent bite that’s equal parts refreshing and chocolatey. Whether you’re hosting a St. Patrick’s Day party or simply craving a festive sweet, these brownies are sure to delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (for mint layer)
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 4 drops green food coloring
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for ganache)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large saucepan, melt 1 cup of butter over low heat. Once melted, stir in the granulated sugar until combined.

Step 3

Remove the saucepan from the heat, and whisk in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

Add the flour, cocoa powder, and salt to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Step 5

Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Allow to cool completely in the pan.

Step 6

For the mint layer, beat 0.5 cup of butter in a mixing bowl until creamy. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, milk, and peppermint extract until smooth. Add the green food coloring and mix until the frosting is evenly colored.

Step 7

Spread the mint frosting evenly over the cooled brownies. Place the pan in the refrigerator to set for about 20 minutes.

Step 8

For the ganache, melt the chocolate chips and 4 tablespoons of butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.

Step 9

Pour the ganache over the chilled mint frosting layer, spreading it out evenly.

Step 10

Refrigerate the brownies again for at least 30 minutes or until the ganache is set. Once chilled, cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1716.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6867.5

Total Fat 321.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 191.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1380.1mg	0%
Sodium 1519.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1046.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 57.5g	0%
Total Sugars 852.8g
Protein 76.4g	0%

Vitamin D 278.4IU	0%
Calcium 392.6mg	0%
Iron 32.4mg	0%
Potassium 2369.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.2%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 56.7%