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Green Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting

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  • Author: Amy
  • Prep Time: 10 minute
  • Cook Time: 44-48 minutes
  • Total Time: ~2 hours 58 minutes (including cooling)
  • Yield: 16 brownies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Green Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting are a festive twist on classic brownies, featuring a rich chocolate flavor, a vibrant green hue, and a luscious cream cheese topping. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, Christmas, or any occasion that calls for a fun and delicious dessert


Ingredients

For the Brownies:

  • ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup butter
  • 2 cups 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:

  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch square baking pan with foil and lightly grease it.
  • Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients: Let the mixture cool slightly, then whisk in sugar. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until combined.
  • Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in flour, food coloring, baking powder, vanilla, and salt until well combined.
  • Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 44-48 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool completely for about 2 hours.
  • Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and salt, then mix in vanilla.
  • Frost and Serve: Lift brownies from the pan, remove foil, and spread frosting evenly. Cut into squares and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring for a more intense green color.
  • Add mint extract for a refreshing twist.
  • For a nutty crunch, mix in chopped pecans or walnuts.