Description
These St. Patrick’s Day Mint Swirl Shamrock Brownies are a festive and decadent treat, perfect for celebrating the holiday! Rich, fudgy brownies are swirled with a minty green filling and shaped into adorable shamrocks, making them both delicious and fun. This recipe is sure to bring luck to your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Brownie Layer:
- 1 box (18.5 oz) brownie mix (or homemade brownie recipe)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup water (or as directed on box)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional, for extra fudgy texture)
For the Mint Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Green food coloring (for the swirl effect)
For the Decoration (optional):
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for drizzling)
- Shamrock-shaped cookie cutter (for shaping the brownies)
Instructions
- Prepare the Brownie Batter:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9-inch baking pan. In a large mixing bowl, prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions (or your homemade recipe). Stir in the chocolate chips, if desired. - Bake the Brownies:
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake according to the package instructions (typically 20-25 minutes) or until a toothpick inserted comes out with only a few moist crumbs. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan. - Prepare the Mint Filling:
In a medium bowl, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar. Add the milk and peppermint extract, mixing until smooth. Gradually add more milk if needed to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency. Stir in a few drops of green food coloring to achieve your desired minty green shade. - Assemble the Brownies:
Once the brownies are fully cooled, spread the mint filling evenly on top of the brownies. - Swirl the Mint Filling:
Using a toothpick or skewer, swirl the mint filling lightly into the brownie layer to create a marbled effect. - Cut Into Shamrock Shapes:
Use a shamrock-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the brownies. (Alternatively, you can cut into squares or rectangles for simpler shapes.) - Optional Chocolate Drizzle:
If desired, melt 1/4 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and drizzle over the cut brownies for extra flavor and decoration. - Serve and Enjoy:
Serve the mint swirl shamrock brownies at your St. Patrick’s Day celebration and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure the brownies are completely cooled before spreading the mint filling to prevent it from melting.
- For a thicker mint layer, double the mint filling ingredients.
- If you don’t have a shamrock-shaped cutter, you can cut the brownies into squares and decorate with green sprinkles or icing for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg