Green Velvet Brownies
These Green Velvet Brownies are moist, tangy and fudgy, made extra special with a vibrant green color that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day!
St. Patrick’s Day Green Velvet Brownies
Looking for a special treat to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Look no further than these enchanting Green Velvet Brownies! Just like their red velvet cousins, these brownies are incredibly moist and fudgy, with a subtle tang and rich chocolate flavor.
The magic, of course, is the vibrant green hue, achieved with a touch of food coloring, making them the perfect centerpiece for your St. Patrick’s Day dessert table. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting and you’ve got a dessert that’s as delicious as it is festive.
What Is Green Velvet Cake?
Green velvet cake (or in this case, brownies) is just like red velvet cake, except green food coloring is used instead of red food coloring. The flavor is primarily chocolate, with a hint of a tangy taste that comes from the addition of vinegar. Buttermilk is also used to get this tangy flavor in some recipes.
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups white granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1-2 TB Green food coloring
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
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Instructions
To Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine hot melted butter with the chocolate chips, stirring together until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Add the sugar and eggs, whisking together until well combined.
- Stir in the green food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
- Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs. Allow brownies to cool completely before frosting.
Frosting Directions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer (or in a large mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer), beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined and fluffy.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled brownies.
- Top with green sprinkles.
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Prep Tips
- Yield – This will depend on how large or small you cut the brownies, but we got 9 servings.
- Food Coloring – You can use your favorite type of food coloring for this recipe. If you want to avoid artificial dyes, this is a good plant-based food coloring option. I recommend starting with a few drops, stirring, and seeing how the batter looks before adding more. You can always add more food coloring, but if you add too much, you can’t take it away.
- Storage – Once frosted, the brownies will need to be refrigerated, as the icing contains cream cheese (dairy). They should keep for 3-4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
More St. Patrick’s Day Dessert Ideas
- Leprechaun Bait Snack Mix
- Shamrock Pancakes
- “Pot of Gold” St. Patrick’s Day Cookie Cups
- Leprechaun Bark
- Rainbow Graham Crackers
- Lucky Charms Cake
- Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats
- Lucky Charms Hot Chocolate Bombs
- Copycat McDonald’s Shamrock Shake
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Green Velvet Brownies
Equipment
- 8×8 Baking Dish
- Electric mixer
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1-2 TB Green food coloring as needed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
- Green Sprinkles
Instructions
- To Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine hot melted butter with the chocolate chips, stirring together until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Add the sugar and eggs, whisking together until well combined.
- Stir in a couple drops of green food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
- Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs. Allow brownies to cool completely before frosting.
Frosting Directions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer (or in a large mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer), beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined and fluffy.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled brownies.
- Top with green sprinkles.
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Notes
- Yield – This will depend on how large or small you cut the brownies. If cutting into equal portions, you will get either 9 or 16 squares (either 3 rows of 3 or 4 rows of 4)
- Food Coloring – You can use your favorite type of food coloring for this recipe. If you want to avoid artificial dyes, this is a good plant-based food coloring option. I recommend starting with a few drops, stirring, and seeing how the batter looks before adding more. You can always add more food coloring, but if you add too much, you can’t take it away.
- Storage – Once frosted, the brownies will need to be refrigerated, as the icing contains cream cheese (dairy). They should keep for 3-4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
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