Mint Brownie Wedges

08/12/2013

A few days ago on instagram, I posted a picture of mint/dark chocolate chips I was going to use for baking and this was the outcome. First, let me start from the beginning and tell you that I had acquired these chocolate chips months back during a post holiday season clearance sale because yes that’s the only time you’ll find these particular ones. And since my last bag was nearing expiration, it was time to experiment and create a cool minty treat. After a failure making some double chocolate mint cookies in the past, I thought I’d steer toward something I’m best at and it is brownies! I’ve shared my favorite go-to recipe for fudge brownies earlier this year and this recipe makes the rich and chewy fudge kind I like as well. The best thing about this recipe is that the brownies get a bit fancy with the use of a springform pan so instead of the usual squares, you get nice sliced wedges as if it’s a pizza, which is pretty awesome. Enjoy!

Have a great week everyone!
P.S. My birthday is in two days!

xoxo

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Ingredients:
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons water
1 2/3 cups dark chocolate & mint chips, divided
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 inch springform pan.

2. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt in a small bowl; set aside.

3. Combine sugar, butter and water in medium saucepan. Warm over medium heat, stirring constantly, just until butter is melted, do not bring to boil. Remove from heat.

4. Add 3/4 cup chocolate chips and vanilla extract. Stir until chocolate chips are nearly melted. Add eggs, one at a time, stirring until smooth. Stir in flour mixture. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips.

5. Spread into prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips.

6. Bake for 25 to 28 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky. Cool in pan on wire rack. Remove side of pan. Cut into wedges and serve.

(recipe source: Notes From My Food Diary)