Green Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting
These bright green, fudgy brownies swirled with tangy cream cheese frosting are perfect for holidays and parties, offering a cozy yet eye-catching dessert.
Ingredients
For the brownies
- 1 cup Chocolate chips Use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips.
- 1/2 cup Butter Unsalted butter is preferred.
- 1 cup Sugar Granulated sugar.
- 2 large Eggs At room temperature.
- 1 cup Flour All-purpose flour.
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder For leavening.
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt To balance sweetness.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract For flavor.
- 1 tablespoon Green food coloring Adjust to desired shade.
For the frosting
- 8 ounces Cream cheese Full-fat, softened.
- 1 cup Powdered sugar Adjust for sweetness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a baking pan.
- Melt the butter and stir in the sugar until glossy and mostly dissolved.
- Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each, and then stir in the vanilla and green food coloring.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Baking
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
Frosting
- Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before frosting.
Serving
- Slice the frosted brownies into squares and serve.
Notes
Store frosted brownies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. For a firmer finish, let them sit for 10 minutes after frosting before slicing.