Green Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Fudgy Green Velvet Brownies tinted vibrant green, topped with creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for St Patrick's Day!
Equipment
- 9x9-inch baking pan
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Electric mixer
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ounce green gel food coloring
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened for frosting
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
- 1/8 teaspoon salt for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9-inch pan with foil, overhanging sides.
- Melt 3/4 cup chocolate chips and 3/4 cup butter in microwave, stirring until smooth.
- Whisk in 2 cups sugar and 4 eggs, one at a time.
- Fold in 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla, and green food coloring.
- Pour into pan; bake 40-45 minutes until toothpick has moist crumbs. Cool completely.
- Beat 8 oz cream cheese and 3 Tbsp butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla.
- Spread frosting over cooled brownies. Chill and cut into 16 squares.
Notes
- Use gel coloring for best color.
- Cool brownies fully before frosting.
- Store in fridge up to 5 days.