Green Monster Brownies (Printer-Friendly Version)

Moist brownies with rich cocoa, coffee notes, and a vibrant green glaze for a bold touch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Brownie Batter

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 2 cups granulated sugar
03 - 4 large eggs
04 - 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
05 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - ½ cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
08 - 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ½ teaspoon baking powder

→ Green Slime Drizzle

11 - 1 cup powdered sugar
12 - 3 tablespoons whole milk
13 - ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
14 - green gel food coloring

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Set oven temperature to 350°F and prepare a 9x13 inch pan by greasing or lining it with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar until fully blended.
03 - Add eggs individually, whisking thoroughly after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
04 - Sift flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder together.
05 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until nearly combined; avoid overmixing.
06 - Stir in the cooled brewed coffee and instant coffee granules gently to form a thick, glossy batter.
07 - Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth the surface, and bake for 28 to 32 minutes until center is set but fudgy.
08 - Allow brownies to cool fully in the pan before further handling.
09 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth. Add green gel food coloring until desired hue and thickness are achieved.
10 - Cut brownies into squares. Drizzle each piece generously with the green glaze immediately before serving.

# Additional Tips:

01 - To achieve maximum fudginess, avoid overbaking; the toothpick should come out with moist crumbs.
02 - Use gel food coloring for an intense green glaze while minimizing additional liquid to maintain consistency.
03 - For clean brownie slices, chill before cutting and wipe the knife with hot water between cuts.