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Green Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting, a festive St. Patrick’s Day treat featuring fudgy, cakey brownies with a vibrant green color and topped with tangy cream cheese frosting.

  • Total Time: 54-58 minutes
  • Yield: 16 brownies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 (1-oz) bottle green liquid food coloring
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 3 Tbsp butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square pan with aluminum foil, leaving an extra 2 to 3 inches over edges; lightly grease the foil.
  2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter on HIGH for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth and shiny.
  3. Whisk sugar into melted chocolate mixture. Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each until combined.
  4. Gently fold in flour, green food coloring, baking powder, vanilla, and salt. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  5. Bake 44 to 48 minutes. Insert toothpick in center; if it comes out with a few moist crumbs, done. Cool completely on wire rack (~2 hours).
  6. For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter at medium speed until smooth. Slowly add powdered sugar and salt, mixing until blended. Stir in vanilla extract.
  7. Use foil handles to lift brownies from pan, peel off foil, spread frosting evenly. Cut into 16 squares. Optional: add festive sprinkles.

Notes

For best baking results, use a metal cake pan for even baking and nice crust edges., McCormick green food coloring (bottle) recommended for vibrant green color; use entire bottle for bright color., If no chocolate chips, substitute 4-ounce bittersweet chocolate bar, chopped finely before melting., Brownies stay fresh 1-2 days in airtight container once cut; uncut brownies wrapped tightly keep up to 4 days., Brownies can be frozen uncut and unfrosted for up to 3 months; thaw before frosting and slicing.

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 44-48 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 brownie