Frosted Holiday Mint M&M Brownies Recipe
These Frosted Holiday Mint M&M Brownies offer a rich, chocolatey base topped with a smooth, minty chocolate frosting. Perfect for festive gatherings, the fudgy brownies combine cocoa and chocolate chips with the refreshing flavor of mint for a delightful holiday treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 29 minutes
- Total Time: 44 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Brownies
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1½ cups sugar
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Frosting
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- Mint M&M candies or sprinkles for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Brownie Batter: Blend the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until well combined. Add the eggs and mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of the leavening and cocoa.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, stirring until the batter is well blended and uniform in texture.
- Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter into a greased 9×9-inch baking pan and spread evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 27 to 29 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- Prepare the Frosting: While the brownies bake, combine sugar, milk, and butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, maintaining the boil for 30 seconds to dissolve the sugar and incorporate the ingredients fully.
- Add Chocolate Chips to Frosting: Remove the saucepan from heat, immediately stir in the chocolate chips until they melt completely, creating a smooth, glossy frosting.
- Frost the Brownies: Pour the warm frosting evenly over the baked brownies. Quickly add mint-flavored M&M candies or festive sprinkles on top to decorate and enhance the holiday theme.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the frosted brownies to cool completely at room temperature so the frosting sets properly before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- Ensure the eggs are at room temperature for better batter blending.
- Do not overbake the brownies to maintain their fudgy texture.
- To make the frosting mintier, add a few drops of peppermint extract to the chocolate chip mixture.
- If mint M&M candies are unavailable, crushed peppermint candies or candy canes are a great alternative topping.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Keywords: brownies, holiday dessert, mint M&M brownies, chocolate frosting, festive treats
