Description
These Green Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting are a bold and festive twist on classic brownies. They feature a rich, chocolatey base with a striking emerald green color and a smooth, tangy cream cheese frosting on top. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, Christmas, or any occasion, these brownies are as delicious as they are eye-catching!
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 (1-ounce) bottle green liquid food coloring
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
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- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9-inch square baking pan with foil, greasing it lightly.
- Melt the butter and chocolate chips together in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
- Mix in sugar, then add eggs one at a time, whisking after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt) in a separate bowl, then slowly mix them into the wet ingredients.
- Add green food coloring and mix until the batter is evenly colored.
- Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 44-48 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before frosting.
- Make the frosting by beating together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread frosting evenly over the brownies, slice into squares, and serve!
Notes
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- For a deeper green color, use gel food coloring instead of liquid.
- Chill the brownies before slicing for clean, sharp edges.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
- For a festive touch, top with green sprinkles or drizzle melted chocolate over the frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American