Description
Bake fudgy brownies with pockets of airy mint chocolate using this simple, nostalgic recipe perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g unsalted butter, cubed
- 200 g dark mint chocolate (70% cocoa), pieces
- 150 g caster sugar
- 50 g soft brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- 100 g plain flour, sieved
- 25 g cocoa powder, sieved
- ⅛ tsp instant coffee powder
- 230 g Mint Aero chocolate bars (whole bars)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 170°C fan (190°C conventional). Line a 20×20 cm (8×8 inch) square tin with parchment, leaving overhang on the sides.
- Add the butter and dark mint chocolate to your Thermomix. Heat for 4 minutes at 60°C on speed 2. Scrape down, then mix for 10 seconds on speed 3 until smooth and glossy. Leave the mixture in the bowl.
- Add the caster sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and salt to the bowl. Mix for 20 seconds on speed 4. Do not use the butterfly attachment.
- Add the plain flour, cocoa powder, and instant coffee powder. Mix for 10 seconds on speed 3 using the reverse setting. Scrape down. Mix for 5 seconds on speed 2 using the reverse setting to finish. Do not overmix.
- Pour half the brownie batter into the lined tin and spread it evenly.
- Lay the whole Aero bars on top, covering the entire base.
- Pour the remaining brownie batter over the Aero bars. Spread gently to cover the mint layer.
- Bake at 170°C fan for 20–25 minutes. Look for a shiny, crackly top and a slight wobble in the middle. 23 minutes gives a fudgy center.
- Cool the brownies for 30 minutes in the tin. Lift out using the parchment overhang.
- Cool fully for at least 1 hour before cutting to keep the mint layer intact.
- Dip your knife in hot water, dry it, slice the brownies, and repeat the process for smooth edges.
Notes
- Cooling the brownies completely is critical for clean slicing and keeping the mint layer stable.
- Dipping the knife in hot water between cuts helps you achieve smooth, clean edges on your squares.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 80
Keywords: Mint Chocolate Brownies, Aero Brownies, Fudgy Brownies, Mint Chocolate Dessert, Family Dessert, Easy Brownie Recipe, Potluck Dessert