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Grinch Brownies with Green Frosting. Grinch themed food

Grinch Brownies with Green Frosting

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Makes 16 brownies

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar for frosting
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened, for frosting
  • 1 tablespoon milk for frosting
  • Green gel food coloring
  • 16 red heart sprinkles

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment, leaving an overhang on two sides.
  • Whisk the melted butter and granulated sugar together in a large bowl until the mixture looks glossy, about 1 minute.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla, until the batter is smooth and slightly pale.
  • Fold in the cocoa powder, flour and salt just until no dry streaks remain, the batter should be thick and shiny.
  • Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 26 to 28 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  • Cool the brownies completely in the pan, about 45 minutes, before lifting them out by the parchment.
  • Beat the powdered sugar, softened butter and milk together until smooth, then add green food coloring a drop at a time until bright.
  • Cut the brownies into 16 squares, pipe or spread a swirl of green frosting on each, and press one red heart sprinkle into the center.

Good to Know

Bake the brownies a day ahead and keep them unfrosted at room temperature, wrapped tightly, then frost the morning of the party so the swirl stays crisp.