St Patricks Mint Brownie Bites (Printable version)

Fudgy brownie bites infused with mint and green frosting, perfect for festive gatherings.

# Ingredient List:

→ Brownie Base

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
05 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp baking powder

→ Mint Frosting

09 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
10 - 1 cup powdered sugar
11 - 1-2 tbsp milk
12 - 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
13 - Green food coloring as desired

→ Decoration

14 - Chocolate sprinkles or mini chocolate chips

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin or line with mini paper liners.
02 - Whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth in a medium bowl. Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix well to combine.
03 - Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until just combined; do not overmix the batter.
04 - Spoon batter evenly into the mini muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
05 - Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until the tops are set and a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
06 - Allow brownie bites to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
07 - Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and 1 tablespoon milk. Beat until smooth, adding more milk if needed for spreadable consistency. Tint with green food coloring.
08 - Pipe or spread a small dollop of mint frosting onto each cooled brownie bite. Decorate with chocolate sprinkles or mini chocolate chips if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The fudgy brownie base contrasts perfectly with that cool mint frosting in a way nobody expects
  • They're bite sized so guests can keep grabbing them without committing to a full dessert
  • The festive green color makes any St. Patricks Day spread feel complete and thoughtful
02 -
  • Overbaking even by two minutes turns these from fudgy to cakey, I set a timer and check at the 14 minute mark every single time
  • The frosting needs completely cooled brownies or it will melt right off, I sometimes pop the brownies in the fridge for 10 minutes if I'm impatient
  • Gel food coloring gives you that vibrant green without thinning your frosting, liquid coloring can make it too soft to pipe neatly
03 -
  • If you can't find mini chocolate chips, chop regular ones into smaller pieces for that perfect bite sized crunch
  • Add a tiny pinch of sea salt on top of the frosting before decorating to make the chocolate flavor really pop

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