Description
These Green Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting deliver the fudgy richness of classic brownies with a vibrant emerald twist and a tangy frosting finish.
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1–2 tablespoons green gel food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
2. Whisk melted butter and sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and vinegar.
3. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
4. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture. Add green food coloring gradually to desired shade.
5. Pour batter into pan and bake for 22–25 minutes. Let cool completely.
6. Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt; mix until smooth.
7. Spread frosting over cooled brownies. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant color without thinning batter.
- Substitute coconut sugar or Greek yogurt for healthier variations.
- Brownies can be cut into fun shapes or layered in parfaits.
- Unfrosted brownies freeze well for up to 3 months.
- Let brownies sit at room temp for 15 mins before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: green velvet brownies, cream cheese frosting brownies, St. Patrick’s Day dessert