Green Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting: A Decadent Twist on a Classic Treat
These Green Velvet Brownies bring together the perfect balance of fudgy and cakey textures, infused with a festive green hue and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any occasion where you want a touch of vibrant sweetness!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 16 brownies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the Green Velvet Brownies: semi-sweet chocolate chips, butter, sugar, eggs, all-purpose flour, green liquid food coloring, baking powder, vanilla extract, salt.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting: cream cheese (softened), butter (softened), powdered sugar, vanilla extract, salt.
Instructions
- Creating the Brownie Batter – Melt chocolate chips and butter until smooth. Stir in sugar, followed by eggs, whisking until blended. Gently fold in flour, food coloring, baking powder, vanilla, and salt until fully incorporated. Pour batter into a lined 9-inch square baking pan.
- Baking to Perfection – Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake brownies for 44-48 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Let brownies cool completely before frosting.
- Crafting the Cream Cheese Frosting – Beat softened cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Finishing Touches – Lift brownies from the pan using the foil overhang. Spread cream cheese frosting evenly over cooled brownies. Cut into squares and garnish as desired.